Clauses and Conjunctions Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Clauses and Conjunctions
Preview:
Identify the independent clause: ‘Although it was raining, we went for a walk.’
A. we went for a walk.
B. Although it was raining
C. it was raining
D. we went for a run
A compound sentences uses a ______ conjunction.
A. Coordinating
B. Subordinating
Identify the dependent clause: ‘Since it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.’
A. we decided to stay indoors
B. Since it was raining
C. it was raining
D. we decided
Construct a complex sentence using: ‘He will play soccer’ and ‘unless it rains.’
A. He will not play soccer if it rains.
B. Unless it rains, he will not play soccer.
C. He plays soccer when it rains.
D. He will play soccer unless it rains.
A subordinating conjunction is the same as a subordinating clause.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Use a coordinating conjunction to combine: ‘I wanted to go for a run. It was too cold.’
A. I wanted to go for a run; it was too cold.
B. I wanted to go for a run, and it was too cold.
C. I wanted to go for a run, so it was too cold.
D. I wanted to go for a run, but it was too cold.
Construct a complex sentence using: ‘She will go to the party’ and ‘if she finishes her work.’
A. She will finish her work at the party.
B. If she goes to the party, she will finish her work.
C. She will not go to the party if she finishes her work.
D. She will go to the party if she finishes her work.
Identify the dependent clause: ‘Although he was late, he still made it to the meeting.’
A. Although he was late
B. he was late
C. he still made it to the meeting
D. Although he was late and tired
Use a coordinating conjunction to combine: ‘She loves reading. She loves writing.’
A. She loves reading and writing.
B. She loves reading but not writing.
C. She loves reading nor writing.
D. She loves reading or writing.
Identify the independent clause: ‘The movie was exciting, and the actors were great.’
A. The movie was exciting and the actors were great.
B. The movie was exciting; the actors were not great.
C. The actors were great, and the movie was boring.
D. The movie was exciting; the actors were great.
Use a coordinating conjunction to combine: ‘I enjoy hiking. I enjoy biking.’
A. I enjoy hiking but not biking.
B. I enjoy hiking or biking.
C. I enjoy hiking and biking.
D. I enjoy neither hiking nor biking.
Use a coordinating conjunction to combine: ‘She enjoys painting. She enjoys drawing.’
A. She enjoys painting or drawing.
B. She enjoys painting but not drawing.
C. She enjoys painting and drawing.
D. She enjoys neither painting nor drawing.
Construct a compound sentence using: ‘The dog barked’ and ‘the cat ran away.’
A. The dog barked, and the cat ran away.
B. The cat ran away, but the dog barked.
C. The dog barked; the cat was scared.
D. The dog barked the cat ran away.
Identify the dependent clause: ‘If it snows tomorrow, school will be canceled.’
A. school will be canceled
B. If it snows
C. If it snows tomorrow
D. tomorrow, school will be canceled
A(n) ________ can stand alone.
A. independent clause
B. dependent clause