This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Clauses > Independent Clauses – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Independent Clauses Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence uses a colon to emphasize the second clause? A) He didn't study for his exams, he failed. B) He didn't study for his exams:he failed. C) He didn't study for his exams; he failed. D) He didn't study for his exams:because he failed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He didn't study for his exams:he failed. 2. Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction incorrectly? I like to cook, and I have many recipes. / He is sad, but he is laughing. / They went to the museum, or it was closed. / I like to walk, so I am healthy. A) I like to cook, and I have many recipes. B) He is sad, but he is relieved. C) They went to the museum, or it was closed. D) I like to walk, so I am healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They went to the museum, or it was closed. 3. Use a coordinating conjunction to combine the following two sentences:I like to swim. I don't like to dive. A) I like to swim, or I don't like to dive. B) I like to swim, so I don't like to dive. C) I like to swim but don't like to dive. D) I like to swim, but I don't like to dive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I like to swim, but I don't like to dive. 4. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list? A) For my project, I need:markers, glue, and scissors. B) The recipe calls for the following ingredients:flour, sugar, and eggs. C) My favorite sports are:soccer, basketball, and baseball. D) I bought, apples:bananas, and oranges. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The recipe calls for the following ingredients:flour, sugar, and eggs. 5. True or False:It is correct to write the sentence, 'My three best friends are:Leo, Maria, and Sam.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 6. Identify the **subordinate/ dependent clause** in each sentence. I will call you after I finish my homework. A) A) I will call you. B) B) after I finish my homework. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) after I finish my homework. 7. Which of the following groups of words is an independent clause/simple sentence? A) Martin flies planes, and so does his son, Daniel. B) Because Martin flies planes, so does his son, Daniel. C) Martin and his son, Daniel. D) Martin and his son, Daniel fly planes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Martin and his son, Daniel fly planes. 8. Which is the correct example of an Independent clause? A) Since it started raining. B) The sun sets in the west. C) Even though he knew the answer. D) As soon as I finish my coffee. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sun sets in the west. 9. Connect the sentences using and, but, or orI could reach the roof using a ladder. I could reach the roof using a rope. A) None. B) But. C) And. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Or. 10. Complete the sentence correctly, avoiding the common error with prepositions:I went to the store ..... milk, bread, and eggs. A) For:. B) For. C) :for. D) , for. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For. 11. Is the following an independent clause?When the last student leaves the classroom. A) Independent clause. B) Not an independent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not an independent clause. 12. A subordinating conjunction is ..... A) The ending of a sentence. B) A word that describes a person, place or thing. C) An action word. D) A connecting word or phrase that connects a dependent clause to the main clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A connecting word or phrase that connects a dependent clause to the main clause. 13. A sentence containing 2 independent clauses and 1 dependent clause A) Compound-complex sentence. B) Simple sentence. C) Compound sentence. D) Complex sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound-complex sentence. 14. Which of the following is an example of an independent clause? A) I went to the store. B) The cat sat on the mat. C) Because it was raining. D) Running in the park. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I went to the store. 15. A semicolon can be used instead of A) A comma. B) A full stop. C) A colon. D) Speech marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A full stop. 16. Select the following that is a subordinating conjunction: A) In. B) Is. C) It. D) If. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If. 17. $_{Where does the semicolon go?}$Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.$^{}$$^{}$ A) Bald;. B) Hair;. C) Getting;. D) Dad;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bald;. 18. Choose the independent clause A) When the music starts. B) Because we dance. C) The music is really good. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The music is really good. 19. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:'The cat slept on the mat.' A) On the mat. B) The cat slept on the mat. C) The cat slept on. D) The cat slept. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The cat slept on the mat. 20. Identify the part that needs a colon:The garden had many flowers roses, tulips, and daisies. A) The garden had many flowers:roses, tulips, and daisies. B) The garden had:many flowers roses, tulips, and daisies. C) The garden had many flowers roses:tulips, and daisies. D) The garden:had many flowers roses, tulips, and daisies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The garden had many flowers:roses, tulips, and daisies. 21. Complete the sentence with the appropriate punctuation:The meeting is scheduled for three times ..... 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. A) ;. B) :. C) ,. D) -. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 22. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:I love to play soccer and basketball. A) I love to play soccer. B) And basketball. C) I love to play soccer and basketball. D) I love to play soccer and. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I love to play soccer and basketball. 23. Add an independent clause to the following dependent one to complete the meaning. If you finish your chores, ..... A) Because you worked hard. B) You can watch TV. C) Since you are done. D) While you relax. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You can watch TV. 24. A sentence containing 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause A) Compound-complex sentence. B) Complex sentence. C) Compound sentence. D) Simple sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complex sentence. 25. Complete the sentence with appropriate punctuation:Remember ..... always check your work. A) ,. B) . C) ;. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 26. Choose the sentence that does not contain a dependent clause. A) We can go to the park after you finish your work. B) We can go to the park. C) If you finish your work, we can go to the park. D) After you finish your work, we can go to the park. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We can go to the park. 27. What type of sentence is this:'The sun set, and the stars appeared.' A) Complex sentence. B) Compound-complex sentence. C) Compound sentence. D) Simple sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Compound sentence. 28. What are "dependent marker words" ? A) Nouns and pronouns. B) Words added to verbs. C) Words added to the end of a noun. D) Words added to the beginning of the independent clause to make it into a dependent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Words added to the beginning of the independent clause to make it into a dependent clause. 29. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?Just before bedtime, Julianna curled up with her iPhone and checked her social media. A) Social media. B) IPhone. C) Bedtime. D) Julianna. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Julianna. 30. Choose the sentence that is a compound-complex sentence. A) I went to the store, and I bought some milk. B) Because it was raining, the match was postponed. C) The dog barked loudly. D) The teacher, who was very kind, gave us extra time, and we finished the test. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The teacher, who was very kind, gave us extra time, and we finished the test. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesIndependent Clauses Quiz 1Independent Clauses Quiz 3Independent Clauses Quiz 4Independent Clauses Quiz 5Independent Clauses Quiz 6Independent Clauses Quiz 7Independent Clauses Quiz 8Independent Clauses Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books