This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Clauses > Independent Clauses – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Independent Clauses Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Use a coordinating conjunction to combine the following two sentences:I like to read. I enjoy writing. A) I like to read and I enjoy writing. B) I like to read or I enjoy writing. C) I like to read but I enjoy writing. D) I like to read so I enjoy writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I like to read and I enjoy writing. 2. Complete the sentence using a colon correctly:He has one motto in life ..... never give up. A) Never:. B) In life:. C) Motto:. D) Life:. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Life:. 3. BONUS:My doctor put a prosthetic teeth because I have a cavitie A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both. 4. Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence:I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework. A) But. B) Because. C) And. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 5. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?While waiting for the bus, Cannan played kick ball with the neighbor's kids. A) Bus. B) Cannan. C) Kids. D) Kick ball. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cannan. 6. Why is it important to understand clauses in writing? A) It helps improve sentence structure, making writing clearer and more effective. B) It allows for the use of more complex vocabulary. C) It reduces the need for proofreading. D) It makes writing longer and more detailed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps improve sentence structure, making writing clearer and more effective. 7. This can perform the action A) Noun orpronoun. B) Pronoun. C) Verb. D) Noun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Noun orpronoun. 8. Although the forecast calls for rain. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 9. Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause? She was late to the meeting because ..... she missed the bus ..... A) A) Dependent Clause. B) B) Independent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Independent Clause. 10. Complete the sentence:My brother's room was a disaster ..... clothes were piled on the floor and empty snack bags were everywhere. A) , and. B) ;. C) :. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 11. Choose the option that correctly uses a colon in the context of time:The meeting starts at A) 10.00 AM. B) 10:00 AM. C) 10:00 AM. D) 10-00 AM. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10:00 AM. 12. Identify the independent clause:Although she was tired, she finished her homework before going to bed. A) Although she was tired. B) Although she was tired, she finished her homework. C) Before going to bed. D) She finished her homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She finished her homework. 13. Identify the type of clause:Squirrels tried to eat their food A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 14. What kind of dependent clause is in red? On weekends, we can do whatever we want. A) It is not a dependent clause. B) Adjective (Adjectival). C) Noun (Nominal). D) Adverb (Adverbial). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Noun (Nominal). 15. Louis XVI was no prince charming, but Marie got to live at Versailles palace with a personal staff of five hundred. A) A comma connecting two independent clauses. B) A comma after a dependent clause. C) Commas surrounding nonessential information. D) Commas separating items in a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A comma connecting two independent clauses. 16. Complete the sentence with the option that properly uses a signal phrase and a colon to introduce a list:For our art project, we need to bring ..... A) :paint, brushes, and a canvas. B) The following items:paint, brushes, and a canvas. C) Some items, like:paint, brushes, and a canvas. D) Paint, brushes, and a canvas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The following items:paint, brushes, and a canvas. 17. What type of sentence is the following? Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple sentence. 18. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:'While the sun was setting, the children played in the park.' A) While the sun was setting. B) The children played in the park. C) While the sun was setting, the children. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The children played in the park. 19. What is the solution in the compound sentence below?Marlene always feels tired, so she went to see a doctor. A) Marlene always feels tired. B) She went to see a doctor. C) Marlene wants to rest. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She went to see a doctor. 20. Which sentence uses a colon correctly to link two independent clauses? A) She was late:she missed the bus. B) She was late; she missed the bus. C) She was late she missed:the bus. D) She was late, she missed the bus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She was late:she missed the bus. 21. Which sentence shows the correct way to fix this error? "I want to visit:Paris, London, and Rome." A) I want to visit; Paris, London, and Rome. B) I want to visit Paris, London, and Rome. C) I want:to visit Paris, London, and Rome. D) I want to visit. Paris, London, and Rome. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I want to visit Paris, London, and Rome. 22. Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)? A) I threw hot water into the air, but it turned into snow. B) I threw hot water into the air but it turned into snow. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I threw hot water into the air, but it turned into snow. 23. While the others searched for a way to shore, I looked at the sky to find my direction. A) Dependent Clause. B) Independent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent Clause. 24. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... Since my mom is a painter ..... A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 25. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... She loves fruit desserts like apple pie, peach cobbler, and blueberry crisp. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 26. Complete the sentence:She loves to read books about history ..... she finds them fascinating. A) Because. B) ;. C) And. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 27. Which of the following groups of words is an independent clause/simple sentece? A) When Mike got a new phone. B) Mike, my best friend. C) Until Mike got a new phone. D) Mike got a new phone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mike got a new phone. 28. What kind of dependent clause is in red? I hate the color yellow. A) Adjective (Adjectival). B) Noun (Nominal). C) It is not a dependent clause. D) Adverb (Adverbial). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is not a dependent clause. 29. Complete the sentence with the most appropriate option:There are two things I need to buy at the store ..... milk and eggs. A) ;. B) -. C) :. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 30. Evelyn, Sophia, and Aiden were having a debate. Can you help them figure out which of the following is an independent clause?a) While Evelyn was sleeping, the phone rang.b) Sophia went to the beach.c) Since it was hot outside, Aiden stayed home. A) Sophia went to the beach. B) Aiden ate a sandwich for lunch. C) Since it was hot outside, Aiden stayed home. D) While Evelyn was sleeping, the phone rang. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sophia went to the beach. 31. When we arrived early to the party. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 32. Choose the complex sentence A) The movie is playing. B) While we are singing. C) Since I can read, I read a lot of books. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Since I can read, I read a lot of books. 33. What is the predicate in the sentence 'She danced gracefully'? A) She danced gracefully. B) Gracefully. C) Danced. D) She. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Danced. 34. Performs the action in a sentence-Mr. McKee talks loudly to the students. A) Predicate. B) Dependent Clause. C) Subject. D) Independent Clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subject. 35. True or False:A colon must be followed by a complete sentence or a list. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 36. In which sentence would a colon be inappropriate? A) She had a clear goal to win the science fair. B) The car needed several repairs new tires, an oil change, and a brake check. C) My mom told me to clean my room. D) Remember my grandpa's favorite saying "A stitch in time saves nine.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My mom told me to clean my room. 37. What is a colon often used for in a sentence? A) To introduce a list or an explanation. B) To show that someone owns something. C) To end a question. D) To connect two unrelated ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce a list or an explanation. 38. Determine whether the example is an independent or dependent Clause.Jenny walked her dog after school. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 39. Identify the following group of words as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause: "Running through the park" A) A) Phrase. B) B) Independent Clause. C) C) Dependent/Subordinate Clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) Phrase. 40. Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a colon? Choose the best option. A) She has one dream to travel the world:and visit every continent. B) She has one dream:to travel the world and visit every continent. C) She has:one dream to travel the world and visit every continent. D) She has one dream:to travel the world:and visit every continent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She has one dream:to travel the world and visit every continent. 41. Complete the sentence:The detective found three clues ..... a footprint, a glove, and a note. A) Such as:. B) Like. C) Such as. D) Including. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Such as:. 42. You should use a colon after a complete sentence to introduce a quotation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 43. Identify the type of clause:Joe jumped into the lake and swam laps. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 44. Pancho Gonzalez, who started playing tennis at the age of twelve, became one of the greatest players in tennis history. A) Independent. B) Subordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subordinate. 45. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two independent clauses:I wanted to go to the park, ..... it started to rain. A) But. B) Or. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 46. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a colon to introduce an item or series of items. A) She wanted to buy a:new dress, shoes, and a handbag. B) She wanted to buy new dress:shoes, and a handbag. C) She wanted to buy:a new dress, shoes, and a handbag. D) She wanted to buy a new dress, shoes, and a handbag. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She wanted to buy:a new dress, shoes, and a handbag. 47. Complete the sentence:I finally understood why the cake was so good ..... it had a secret ingredient. A) Because. B) :. C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 48. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... Since winter is coming ..... A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 49. Which option best completes the sentence with a colon? There are two things I need to finish today ..... my homework and laundry. A) Need:. B) Things:. C) Today:. D) Finish:. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Today:. 50. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... Even if it is late ..... A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 51. This type of clause cannot stand on its own as a sentence. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 52. Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction? A) She really is a beautiful girl but nobody likes a compulsive liar. B) She really is a beautiful girl but, nobody likes a compulsive liar. C) She really is a beautiful girl, but nobody likes a compulsive liar. D) She really is a beautiful girl, but, nobody likes a compulsive liar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She really is a beautiful girl, but nobody likes a compulsive liar. 53. We eat soup every Saturday night, and we serve them with a variety of toppings since we try many different recipes. A) Phrase. B) Dependent clause. C) Independent clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent clause. 54. The prosthetic part replaced a limb. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 55. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?While standing in line at lunch, Barbara decided to have the pizza instead of the sloppy joe sandwich. A) Barbara. B) Sloppy joe. C) Lunch. D) Pizza. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Barbara. 56. Complete the sentence:The test covers many subjects ..... math, science, and history. A) ;. B) . C) ,. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 57. A colon should be used to separate two independent clauses if the second clause explains the first. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 58. Identify the type of clause:Because the tree fell down A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 59. The doctor was worried that Charlie was putting on too much weight. Where's the clause? A) The doctor was worried. B) That Charlie was putting on too much weight. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That Charlie was putting on too much weight. 60. Before the next light A) Clause. B) Phrase. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phrase. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesIndependent Clauses Quiz 1Independent Clauses Quiz 2Independent Clauses Quiz 3Independent Clauses Quiz 4Independent Clauses Quiz 5Independent Clauses Quiz 6Independent Clauses Quiz 7Independent Clauses Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books