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WorksheetsMastering Clauses for Grade 8
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause is a phrase that lacks a subject.
An independent clause is a type of dependent clause.
An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone.
An independent clause is a fragment that cannot stand alone.
Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
we went for a walk
Although it was raining
it was a sunny day
we stayed indoors
Which of the following is a dependent clause? 'Because I was tired' or 'I went to bed early.'
Because I was tired
Going to bed early
I was tired because
I am tired and went to bed
Combine the clauses: 'She loves to read.' and 'He enjoys writing.'
She loves to read and he enjoys writing.
She loves writing and he enjoys to read.
He loves to read and she enjoys writing.
They both enjoy reading and writing.
Identify the type of clause in the sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'
Adverbial clause
Independent clause
Noun clause
Dependent clause
What is the main difference between independent and dependent clauses?
Independent clauses are always longer than dependent clauses.
The main difference is that independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.
Dependent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while independent clauses cannot.
Independent clauses contain more verbs than dependent clauses.
Create a sentence using at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.
She loves to read books.
The sun is shining brightly.
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
We went to the store.
Identify the independent clause in the following: 'If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.'
you can play outside
If you finish your homework
you can watch TV
homework is important
Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause? 'I will go to the store if I have time.' or 'I went to the store.'
I will go to the store and buy milk.
I went to the store yesterday.
I will go to the store if I have time.
If I have time, I will go to the store.
Combine the following clauses: 'The dog barked.' and 'The cat ran away.'
The cat barked and the dog ran away.
The dog ran away while the cat barked.
The dog and cat both barked.
The dog barked and the cat ran away.
What type of clause is 'that I can see'?
Independent clause
Relative clause
Dependent clause
Main clause
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although he was late, he still made it to the meeting.'
he was late
Although he was late and tired
he still made it to the meeting
Although he was late
Create a complex sentence using a dependent clause.
We went for a walk.
It was raining and we stayed inside.
We decided to go for a walk despite the rain.
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Which of the following is an independent clause? 'When I wake up' or 'I eat breakfast.'
I will eat breakfast
I eat breakfast.
After I wake up
I have eaten breakfast
Identify the type of clause in the sentence: 'She will go to the party unless it rains.'
compound clause
independent clause
coordinating clause
subordinate clause
Combine the clauses: 'I like pizza.' and 'I don't like mushrooms.'
I like pizza, but I don't like mushrooms.
I like pizza and mushrooms.
I don't like pizza, and I like mushrooms.
I like mushrooms, but I don't like pizza.
What is a clause?
A clause is a group of unrelated words.
A clause is a synonym for a sentence.
A clause is a type of punctuation.
A clause is a grammatical unit that contains a subject and a verb.
Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Since it was cold, we stayed inside.'
Since it was cold
we stayed inside
it was cold
we went outside
Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence? 'I like to swim, and I like to run.' or 'I like to swim.'
I like to swim, and I like to run.
I enjoy swimming and running.
I like to swim and I like to bike.
Swimming is my favorite activity.
Create a sentence that includes both an independent clause and a dependent clause.
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
We decided to stay inside because it was raining.
We went for a walk.
It was raining.
