18 Questions
What type of clause is 'whom we commonly remember as our first president' in the sentence provided?
Dependent clause
In the sentence 'The gaining of the United States’ independence was due largely to the military leadership of General Washington,' which words form the adjective clause?
'The gaining of the United States’ independence'
What type of clause is 'Most of the training that a soldier receives requires physical and mental discipline'?
Adverb clause
In 'The Green Berets and the Rangers, whose soldiers are exceptionally trained, are special units in the United States Army,' what do the words 'whose soldiers are exceptionally trained' form?
Adjective clause
Identify the adverb clause in the sentence: 'Origami is popular since it requires creativity.'
'since it requires creativity'
'If I am bored, I do origami.' What type of phrase is 'If I am bored'?
Adverb phrase
What makes up a complex sentence?
An independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
Adverbial dependent clauses are introduced by a _____________?
Subordinating conjunction
Identify 'The US Navy is a vital part of the nation's defense program.'
Independent clause
'Attacks enemies from battleships, submarines, and destroyers.' is a:
Independent clause
'While the nations are at war.' is a:
Dependent clause
'Because the enemy cannot determine the location of submarines.' is a:
Dependent clause
Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?
Magellan had one mutineer executed
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese, he began his voyage around the world under the Spanish flag.'
Although Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese
In the sentence 'Magellan recruited a Portuguese crew, but Charles I of Spain forced him to take a Spanish crew instead,' what type of clause is 'but Charles I of Spain forced him to take a Spanish crew instead'?
Dependent clause
Identify the phrase in the sentence: 'The Spanish crew was one which proved to be mutinous; therefore, Magellan spent much time dealing with the mutineers.'
The Spanish crew was one
What is the subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun in the sentence: 'When the British asked John Paul Jones to surrender, he replied, 'I have not yet begun to fight!' ?
When
Which of these sentences contains a dependent clause?
'The world's first nuclear submarine was introduced when the Nautilus traveled under the North Pole.'
This multiple choice test focuses on identifying components of complex sentences and different types of dependent clauses. Test your knowledge on clauses and sentences in this grammar quiz.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free