Independent Clauses Quiz

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What is an independent clause?

A clause that modifies a noun in a sentence.

A clause that contains both a subject and a verb but lacks a complete thought.

A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself as a sentence. (correct)

An independent clause can consist of multiple clauses combined together.

True

Provide an example of an independent clause.

I baked her a cake.

An independent clause expresses a _____ thought.

complete Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences with their type:

I baked her a cake. = Independent Clause Since it was my mother's birthday, I baked her a cake. = Dependent Clause If you have worked with the soil, you are familiar with humus. = Independent Clause Humilis means 'on the ground.' = Independent Clause Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an adjective clause?

To modify a noun or pronoun Signup and view all the answers

An adjective clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

When it rains, the ground gets wet. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of an adjective clause.

the woman who is in the car Signup and view all the answers

An adjective clause usually follows immediately after the ______ they modify.

words Signup and view all the answers

A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following examples with their description:

the woman in the car = Adjective Phrase the woman who is in the car = Adjective Clause slides that she had taken = Adjective Clause the remarkable woman = Noun Phrase Signup and view all the answers

What are some common words that begin a dependent clause?

since, when, if, as, who, which, that Signup and view all the answers

A dependent clause contains a ______ and its subject but cannot stand alone.

verb Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences to their corresponding dependent clauses:

Writers gathered at the home of Gertrude Stein = when she lived in Paris As the monster appeared from beneath a huge rock = all of us in the movie theater held our breath The animals = that I saw in the game preserve were from hunters Signup and view all the answers

All clauses express a complete thought.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are clauses that do not express complete thoughts called?

dependent clauses Signup and view all the answers

Every clause contains a ______ and a verb.

subject Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of clauses to their descriptions:

Independent Clause = Expresses a complete thought Dependent Clause = Does not express a complete thought Noun Clause = Serves as a noun Adjective Clause = Modifies a noun Signup and view all the answers

What does an adverb clause modify in a sentence?

Verb, adjective, or adverb Signup and view all the answers

An adverb clause should be placed directly before the subject of the main clause.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does an adverb clause provide?

An adverb clause provides information about how, when, where, why, or to what extent an action occurs. Signup and view all the answers

An adverb clause usually ends with a __________.

comma Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences with the type of information the adverb clause provides:

The flowers bloomed when spring arrived. = When She studied hard because she wanted to pass. = Why He ran quickly so that he wouldn't be late. = Purpose You can find food wherever you look. = Where Signup and view all the answers

What function can a noun clause NOT serve?

Adjective Signup and view all the answers

A noun clause can only be used as a subject in a sentence.

False Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a noun clause functioning as a direct object.

The judges determined who won. Signup and view all the answers

The sheriff gave whoever volunteered a ______.

flashlight Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions of noun clauses with their examples:

Subject = That Ann was angry was obvious. Predicate nominative = Three dollars is what they offered. Direct object = The judges determined who won. Object of a preposition = They agreed with whatever he said. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of conjunction?

Explanatory conjunctions Signup and view all the answers

Coordinating conjunctions can be used to connect clauses of equal rank.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?

To introduce an adverb clause. Signup and view all the answers

An example of a correlative conjunction is _______.

either...or Signup and view all the answers

Match the following subordinating conjunctions with their examples:

because = I stayed home because it was raining. although = Although it was hot, we went for a walk. when = Call me when you arrive. unless = You won't pass unless you study. Signup and view all the answers

What does a prepositional phrase begin with?

A preposition Signup and view all the answers

An appositive can stand alone as a complete sentence.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause?

She wondered what he meant. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a verbal in a sentence?

To act as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb Signup and view all the answers

The introductory word in a noun clause always has a grammatical function within the clause.

False Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a noun clause introduced by 'whoever'.

whoever asks for one Signup and view all the answers

A verbal phrase contains a verbal and its group of related ______.

words Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of phrase with its description:

Prepositional phrase = Begins with a preposition Appositive = Explains a noun or pronoun it follows Verbal = Used in a sentence as a noun, adjective, or adverb Appositive phrase = Includes modifiers that describe an appositive Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Their complaint was _____ the milk smelled sour', the blank should be filled with which word?

that Signup and view all the answers

Match the following introductory words with their examples:

that = Their complaint was that the milk smelled sour. what = They told him what he should do. whoever = Give a free pass to whoever asks for one. whomever = Please contact whomever you see. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of an independent clause?

It expresses a complete thought. Signup and view all the answers

List one type of question to identify the function of a clause.

How, When, Where, Why, or To what extent. Signup and view all the answers

The beginning of a clause can either be a __________ or a subordinating conjunction.

relative pronoun Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of clauses with their definitions:

Independent Clause = Can stand alone as a complete sentence Dependent Clause = Cannot stand alone and depends on another clause Noun Clause = Functions as a noun in a sentence Adverb Clause = Functions as an adverb, answering questions like how or when Signup and view all the answers

What is one function that a dependent clause can serve in a sentence?

As an adverb. Signup and view all the answers

An adjective clause modifies a verb in a sentence.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are three examples of subordinating conjunctions?

because, although, since Signup and view all the answers

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