WorksheetsIndependent and Dependent Clauses Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that can stand alone as a simple sentence
A group of words that sound awkward or incomplete
A group of words that need to be attached to something else
A group of words that form an incomplete thought
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that form an incomplete thought
A group of words that form a complete thought
A group of words that can stand alone as a simple sentence
A group of words that don't need to be attached to something else
How can you identify the correct type of clause?
By rewriting it or attaching it to something else
By checking if it fits the requirements of the rule
By first reading it slowly and rhythmically
By looking for words like 'it', 'they', or 'she'
How can you identify a dependent clause?
By checking if it sounds incomplete or off
By reading it in your head
By rewriting it or attaching it to something else
By looking for words like 'it', 'they', or 'she'
What is the purpose of trusting your ears and sense of rhythm to identify types of clauses?
To avoid confusion with pronouns
To hear if it sounds complete or if it leaves you needing more
To ensure good grammar in writing
To improve reading comprehension
Traditional journalism, with its commitment to truth, accuracy, and public service
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
The rise of the digital age has ushered in a new era
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Bringing both opportunities and unprecedented challenges for journalists
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Journalism has long been a cornerstone of informed societies
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
With so much information circling the Internet in real time
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
The role of a journalist has shifted from just gathering and sharing the news to that of verifying what is real news and what is either fake, biased, or partial information
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Leading to misguided beliefs and decisions based on inaccurate information
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
The dominance of social media platforms as primary news sources
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Journalists must contend with the rapid spread of news
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
The ease with which false information can be created and spread online
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Making it challenging for the public to distinguish between reliable and unreliable information
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Deliberate attempts to spread misinformation and disinformation
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Misinformation can distort public perception
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
A run-on sentence is a sentence that just goes on and on too long.
True
False
Why is it called a run-on?
The ideas run together and don't stand out.
This leads to long sentences where the reader can't think or breathe.
This leads to long sentences where the reader can't think or breathe.
All of the above.
I'm all alone at the top, nobody can stop me.
Run-on
Not a run-on
It may seem like understanding sentence types isn't important to the typical student sitting in an English class.
Run-on
Not a run-on
I'm okay, I was wearing a helmet.
Run-on
Not a run-on
The French fries are too salty they always overdo it here.
Run-on
Not a run-on
When I get home from work, I'm going riding!
Run-on
Not a run-on
GREEN, GREEN
Run-on
Not a run-on
I'm done; it's over.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
dependent clause or a fragment
RED + GREEN + RED is a
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
dependent clause or a fragment
Two GREENs or completes connected with a blue block (a comma and a FANBOY or a semicolon) is a...
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
fragment
The assignment, that is due next week, may be very lucrative in points
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
fragment
Green is _____. Red is _____.
dependent. independent.
dependent. complete.
complete. incomplete.
dependent. incomplete.
She handed it to him, as he gasped at the sight of it
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
fragment
The last time I laid eyes on the old truck was right before the great war in 1942.
simple
complex
compound
complex compound
One GREEN or complete thought by itself is a ...
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
fragment
The time we spent together at the ski resort in Mammoth back in 86.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
fragment
I have it.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
fragment
Any number of dependent clauses with at least one independent clause is a complex sentence.
true
false
Red, Green, Red
simple
complex
compound
meatloaf
To fix a fragment is to rewrite it into an independent clause or
use a period.
use a comma and a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.
connect it to an independent clause
use a semicolon
Which one is NOT a way to fix a run-on.
Put a period between the two dependent clauses.
Put a semicolon between the two independent clauses.
Put a comma and a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. between the two clauses.
Rewrite one of the independent clauses into a dependent clause.
