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What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?
What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?
What do adjectival clauses modify?
What do adjectival clauses modify?
What do adverbial clauses modify?
What do adverbial clauses modify?
What do noun clauses act as?
What do noun clauses act as?
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What do noun clauses begin with?
What do noun clauses begin with?
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What do adjectival clauses begin with?
What do adjectival clauses begin with?
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What do adverbial clauses begin with?
What do adverbial clauses begin with?
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What functions can noun clauses have in a sentence?
What functions can noun clauses have in a sentence?
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How can understanding the functions of clauses help writers?
How can understanding the functions of clauses help writers?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of clause?
Which of the following is NOT a type of clause?
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Study Notes
- Clauses contain a subject and a verb.
- Clauses can be independent or dependent.
- Noun clauses act as nouns.
- Adjectival clauses modify nouns.
- Adverbial clauses modify verbs or other adverbs.
- Noun clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions.
- Adjectival clauses begin with relative pronouns or adverbs.
- Adverbial clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions.
- Noun clauses can function as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, objects of prepositions, or predicate nominatives.
- Understanding the functions of clauses can help writers convey their ideas effectively.
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Description
Test your knowledge of clauses with this quiz! From identifying independent and dependent clauses to understanding how noun, adjectival, and adverbial clauses function, this quiz will put your skills to the test. With questions about subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns, you'll get a chance to show off your grammar prowess. Plus, you'll learn how understanding clauses can help you become a better writer. Put your skills to the test with this fun and challenging quiz!
