This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Clauses > Independent Clauses – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Independent Clauses Quiz 11 (49 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The girl is happy today A) Dependent Clause. B) Independent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent Clause. 2. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon:My favorite fruits are these apples, oranges, and bananas. A) My favorite fruits are:these apples, oranges, and bananas. B) My favorite fruits are these:apples, oranges, and bananas. C) My favorite fruits:are these apples, oranges, and bananas. D) My favorite fruits are these apples, oranges, and bananas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My favorite fruits are these:apples, oranges, and bananas. 3. Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.Typewriters are a thing of the past since the computer keyboard became popular. A) Since the computer keyboard became popular. B) Typewriters are a thing of the past . C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since the computer keyboard became popular. 4. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?To keep in shape, Regina likes swimming laps in the indoor pool each evening. A) Shape. B) Swimming. C) Regina. D) Laps. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Regina. 5. A simple sentence has how many independent clauses? A) 1. B) 2. C) 1 and a dependent clause. D) 3 or more. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1. 6. Phrases are missing either a subject or a verb A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon to separate an independent clause and a list. A) My favorite fruits are:apples, bananas, and oranges. B) We visited:the museum, the zoo, and the aquarium. C) She wrote down her goals:graduate high school, go to college, and start a career. D) He needs to buy:bread, milk, and cheese. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She wrote down her goals:graduate high school, go to college, and start a career. 8. Choose the option that correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation. A) The sign read:'No parking.'. B) They announced:'The winner is announced tomorrow.'. C) She reminded us:'Be kind to one another.'. D) He whispered, 'It's a secret':. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The sign read:'No parking.'. 9. Select the Clause type for the following:Liars never succeed. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 10. After we left the sandwich shop, we went to the park. A) SUB. B) IND. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SUB. 11. Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses a colon. A) She has one goal:to become a doctor. B) They have three pets:a dog, a cat, and a hamster. C) I want to:travel the world. D) He had no choice:he had to leave immediately. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I want to:travel the world. 12. What is the purpose of using dependent clauses in sentences? A) To add more information to the sentence and help to explain or clarify the main idea. B) To make sentences shorter and more concise. C) To eliminate unnecessary details from the sentence. D) To create a sense of urgency in the writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To add more information to the sentence and help to explain or clarify the main idea. 13. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma to separate independent clauses. A) The storm passed, and the sun came out. B) The storm passed and, the sun came out. C) The storm, passed and the sun came out. D) The storm passed and the sun, came out. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The storm passed, and the sun came out. 14. Complete the sentence:She was clear about her priorities: ..... came first. A) Her family:. B) Her family,. C) Her family. D) Her family;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Her family. 15. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... Because I practice a lot ..... A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 16. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... Even though chocolate is her favorite ..... A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 17. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation? A) The manager announced:'We will close early today.'. B) The manager announced 'We will close early today.'. C) The manager announced 'We will close early today':. D) The manager announced, 'We will close early today.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The manager announced:'We will close early today.'. 18. Which of the following is an independent clause?a) Although it was cold outside.b) She danced in the rain.c) Because he was tired.d) They went to the beach. A) Because he was tired. B) Although it was cold outside. C) They went to the beach. D) She danced in the rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She danced in the rain. 19. Which sentence uses a colon correctly to emphasize a point? A) There is only one thing left to do celebrate:. B) There is only one thing left to do:celebrate. C) There is only one thing left to do, celebrate. D) There is only one thing left to do; celebrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There is only one thing left to do:celebrate. 20. Identify the independent clause:Until the notebook fell onto the floor, Charlie was smiling. A) Onto the floor. B) Until the notebook fell onto the floor. C) Smiling. D) Charlie was smiling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Charlie was smiling. 21. David broke the vase when he was six years old. A) Independent Clause. B) Dependent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent Clause. 22. What kind of clause is the following? "I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading" A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 23. True or False:A colon can be used to separate an independent clause and a dependent clause. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 24. What is the predicate in the sentence 'The sun is shining brightly'? A) Is shining. B) The. C) Brightly. D) Sun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is shining. 25. An independent clause can stand alone by itself and expresses a complete thought. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. Pixilation is a type of animation that makes human figures look cartoonlike. A) Independent. B) Subordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 27. Complete the sentence:The camp counselor announced the rules for the campfire ..... no running, stay with your buddy, and listen to the leaders. A) ,. B) ;. C) :. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 28. So I will need an orthosi A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 29. What kind of clause is the following? "if you can work on Sundays" A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 30. True or False:A colon can be used to separate two independent clauses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 31. Choose the correct sentence that uses a colon appropriately: A) Remember:to pack your:toothbrush, pajamas, and socks. B) Remember to pack:your toothbrush, pajamas, and socks. C) Remember:to pack your toothbrush, pajamas, and socks. D) Remember to pack your toothbrush:pajamas:and socks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Remember:to pack your toothbrush, pajamas, and socks. 32. Identify the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.-When intermission was over, the audience took their seats. (subordinate) A) When intermission was over,. B) The audience took their seats. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When intermission was over,. 33. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... Stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve stainless steel. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 34. Yoshiro gave me a photograph of the marching band, but I cannot find it. A) Independent. B) Subordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 35. True or False:A colon can be used to introduce a list only if the preceding clause is a complete sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 36. Complete the sentence:I finally understood the problem ..... the answer was surprisingly simple. A) , and. B) :. C) ;. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 37. Choose the best sentence that demonstrates correct colon usage. A) There are many reasons:why I love summer:the sun, the beach, and the freedom. B) There are many reasons why I love summer:the sun, the beach, and the freedom. C) There are:many reasons why I love summer:the sun, the beach, and the freedom. D) There are many reasons why I love:summer the sun, the beach, and the freedom. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There are many reasons why I love summer:the sun, the beach, and the freedom. 38. Which sentence correctly uses a comma and a conjunction to join two independent clauses? A) I wanted to go for a run it started to rain. B) I wanted to go for a run, but it started to rain. C) I wanted to go for a run but it started to rain. D) I wanted to go for a run; but it started to rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wanted to go for a run, but it started to rain. 39. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two independent clauses:I like apples, ..... I like oranges. A) And. B) But. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 40. Your friend writes, 'For the trip, I packed:my toothbrush, my pajamas, and a book.' What's the best way to help them fix this sentence? A) Tell them to remove the colon. B) The sentence is already perfect. C) Change the colon to a semicolon. D) Add the words 'the following items' before the colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tell them to remove the colon. 41. Is "Because we couldn't find the theatre" an independent clause? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 42. When you see the words 'the following' in a sentence, what punctuation mark are you most likely to see next? A) . (period). B) , (comma). C) :(colon). D) ; (semicolon). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :(colon). 43. Choose the correct usage of a colon in a sentence. A) I have two favorite colors:blue and green. B) I have two favorite colors, blue and green. C) I have two favorite colors-blue and green. D) I have two favorite colors; blue and green. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I have two favorite colors:blue and green. 44. Which sentence uses a comma correctly with independent clauses and a conjunction? A) The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes. B) The teacher explained the lesson and the students took notes. C) The teacher explained the lesson, but the students took notes. D) The teacher explained the lesson but the students took notes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes. 45. Identify the type of clause:Although they were tired A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 46. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?The squirrels have been busy all fall storing nuts for the coming winter. A) Nuts. B) Squirrels. C) Winter. D) Fall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Squirrels. 47. Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation:The teacher announced the rules ..... be respectful, listen carefully, and work hard. A) :. B) ;. C) . D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 48. True or False:A colon can be placed anywhere in a sentence, even if a complete thought doesn't come before it. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 49. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... You should take your car in for a service to check those weird noises ..... A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. ← PreviousRelated 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