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Test- Independent and Dependent Clauses

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is the following group of words an independent or dependent clause?

Because she slept too long.

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

2.

Is the following group of words an independent or dependent clause?

Martha held her trophy high, so the whole room could see it.

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

3.

I am trying to decide which book I want to read next.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

4.

When we get enough snow, we're going to go sledding.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

5.

I tend to be grumpy until I have my coffee in the morning.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

6.
as Sarah rode the flying pig
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
7.
Group of words with a subject and verb that CANNOT stand alone (ex. Before we went to school, . . .)
a)
phrase
b)
simple sentence
c)
independent clause
d)
dependent clause
8.
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence? 
Although he is young, Eric Hosmer is a very good baseball player. 
a)
Although he is young, 
b)
Although
c)
Eric Hosmer is a very good baseball player.
d)
, Eric Hosmer
9.
I failed my test
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
10.
after I walked away from the explosion
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
11.
Sam loved chicken
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
12.

The beach is a lot of fun, but the movies are even better.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

13.
the picture is beautiful
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
14.

I was very happy because I had pizza and ice cream.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

15.

Is the following group of words an independent or dependent clause?

Unless you finish your homework.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

16.

before the sun rises

a)

phrase

b)

dependent clause

c)

independent clause

17.

The cat chased the mouse around the house.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

18.

Is the following sentence a dependent or independent clause?

Jane washed her dog in the bath tub.

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

19.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Rhonda gasped when a six-foot snake slithered across the sidewalk.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

20.

This type of clause contains a subject and a verb AND expresses a complete thought.

a)

independent

b)

dependent