Subordinating Conjunctions and Clauses Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Subordinating Conjunctions and Clauses
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Can a sentence that begins with a subordinating conjunction be split into two sentences?
A. Yes, it can be divided into two separate sentences
B. No, it cannot be divided into two separate sentences
C. It depends on the subordinating conjunction used
D. It depends on the context of the sentence
A complex sentence must always have a comma.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction ‘while’.
A. While I was sleeping, my alarm went off.
B. While I was cooking dinner, the phone rang.
C. While I was watching TV, the power went out.
D. While I was studying for my exam, my friend called me.
What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in a complex sentence?
A. To emphasize the main idea of the sentence
B. To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause
C. To separate two independent clauses
D. To indicate a cause and effect relationship
Which of the following is an independent clause?
A. Because I was curious
B. Herbert conducted his experiments irresponsibly
C. Although she loved Sir Reginald
D. Lady Penelope’s pink and furry slippers
Fill in the blank with the best subordinating conjunction:
___________ you wrote the best poem, you win the prize money.
A. For
B. So that
C. Since
D. Although
Subordinating conjunctions (AAAWWUBBIS) always appear in the middle of sentences.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Differentiate between a compound sentence and a complex sentence.
A. A compound sentence is formed by two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is formed by an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
B. A compound sentence is formed by two or more independent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is formed by an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
C. A compound sentence is formed by an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, while a complex sentence is formed by two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
D. A compound sentence is formed by two or more dependent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is formed by an independent clause and one or more independent clauses.
What are subordinating conjunctions?
A. Words that join independent clauses to dependent clauses.
B. Words that join two independent clauses.
C. Words that join dependent clauses to independent clauses.
D. Words that join two dependent clauses.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: ‘Although it was raining, they went out for a walk.’
A. Although it was raining,
B. they went out for a walk.
C. it was raining,
D. for a walk.
Is the following an independent or dependent clause?
I love it when it snows on a school day.
A. independent
B. dependent
Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction ‘because’.
A. I didn’t go to the party because I didn’t feel like it.
B. I missed the bus because I woke up late.
C. I failed the exam because I didn’t study enough.
D. I couldn’t go to the party because I had to work late.
Give an example of a complex sentence.
A. I like pizza.
B. After finishing my homework, I will go to the cinema.
C. The cat is sleeping.
D. She went to the store.
Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
A. And
B. But
C. Or
D. Because
What is the recipe for a complex sentence?
A. Single independent clause without dependent clauses.
B. Multiple independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
C. One independent clause and at least one dependent clause.