This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Clauses > Independent Clauses – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Independent Clauses Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete the sentence to show a colon introducing an explanation:The game was cancelled ..... A) :the field was completely flooded. B) , the field was completely flooded. C) Because:the field was completely flooded. D) :and the field was completely flooded. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :the field was completely flooded. 2. What distinguishes a dependent clause from an independent clause? A) An independent clause cannot stand alone. B) A dependent clause expresses a complete thought. C) A dependent clause begins with a coordinating conjunction. D) An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. 3. Identify the type of clause:As they set up their camp A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 4. When the store paid its own bills, there was no money left. A) Dependent clause. B) Independent clause. C) Prepositional phrase. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent clause. 5. Is "She made cupcakes for our class" an independent clause? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 6. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two independent clauses:She wanted to go swimming, ..... the pool was closed. A) But. B) And. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 7. Identify the type of clause:While Joe waited to get smores A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 8. Create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction and the given words:dogs, cats, and rabbits. A) Dogs, cats, and rabbits are not popular pets. B) Dogs, cats, and rabbits is a strange combination, but delicious. C) Dogs, cats, and rabbits are all popular pets, but tigers are the best. D) Dogs, cats, and rabbits are all wild animals, so buy one. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dogs, cats, and rabbits are all popular pets, but tigers are the best. 9. Which of the following sentences does not use a coordinating conjunction correctly? a) I like to swim, but I am afraid of water. b) She is tired, so she will take a nap. c) They went to the beach, and it was raining. d) He is hungry, because he ate lunch. A) I like to swim, but I am afraid of water. B) She is tired, so she will take a nap. C) They went to the beach, and it was raining. D) He is hungry, because he ate lunch. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He is hungry, because he ate lunch. 10. True or False:A colon should be used after a complete sentence to introduce a list. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "After the rain stopped, the sun appeared." A) The rain stopped. B) After the rain stopped. C) The sun appeared. D) After the sun appearedTagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The sun appeared. 12. Identify the type of clause:Since Joe and Jenny had to leave in the morning A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 13. What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence? A) Introduce a dependent clause. B) Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. C) Separate independent clauses. D) Modify adjectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. 14. Which sentence correctly combines an independent and a dependent clause? A) The sun set, and the stars appeared. B) If you study hard, you will pass the exam. C) The cat slept on the mat. D) Running fast, he won the race. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If you study hard, you will pass the exam. 15. How many clauses in this sentence?Jan, my sister, and I all hopped on the bus to the mall to see the Dance Boys. A) One. B) Two. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One. 16. Complete the sentence:The game was cancelled for one simple reason ..... the field was completely flooded. A) , and. B) ;. C) . So. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 17. A colon can be used to set up a big reveal or an explanation. In which sentence is the colon doing this job? A) I like playing video games, soccer, and basketball. B) My mom had one rule for the sleepover:No staying up past midnight. C) My friend asked; "Are you coming to the party?". D) We went to the store, but it was closed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My mom had one rule for the sleepover:No staying up past midnight. 18. What type of sentence is the following?We try to do our best in everything we do. A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple sentence. 19. Complete the sentence:The teacher announced the winner ..... Sam. A) Was. B) Is:. C) Was:. D) Is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Was:. 20. A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses that are joined together by a comma and a FANBOYS or a semi-colon ; A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. Which of the following is a sentence fragment? A) Because she was tired. B) He went to the park. C) They played soccer. D) The dog chased its tail. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because she was tired. 22. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two independent clauses:He made a sandwich, ..... he was hungry A) For. B) Yet. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For. 23. Choose the sentence that contains two independent clauses. A) She likes coffee, and he prefers tea. B) Although she likes coffee, he prefers tea. C) She likes coffee because it is strong. D) He prefers tea when it is cold. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She likes coffee, and he prefers tea. 24. Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction correctly? a) I like to read, but I don't have a book. b) He is happy, because he is sad. c) They went to the park, however it was closed. d) I like to run, for I am lazy. A) I like to run, for I am lazy. B) They went to the park, however it was closed. C) I like to read, but I don't have a book. D) He is happy, because he is sad. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I like to read, but I don't have a book. 25. What is the main job of a colon in a sentence? A) To show that a word is possessive. B) To connect two unrelated ideas. C) To introduce a list, an explanation, or a quote. D) To end an exciting sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To introduce a list, an explanation, or a quote. 26. Niko won't go to the dentist unless his dad goes with him. Choose the independent clause from the sentence. A) Unless his dad goes with him. B) Go to the dentist. C) Niko won't go to the dentist. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Niko won't go to the dentist. 27. Comes at the beginning of a dependent clause (because, when, if, although) A) Coordinating conjunction. B) Subordinating conjunction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subordinating conjunction. 28. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.' A) Although she was tired, she. B) Although she was tired. C) She finished her homework. D) Finished her homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She finished her homework. 29. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with independent clauses. A) The movie was long, yet it was entertaining. B) The movie was long yet it was entertaining. C) The movie was long, and it was entertaining. D) The movie was long and it was entertaining. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The movie was long, yet it was entertaining. 30. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... Unless my dad comes home ..... A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 31. Independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 32. How many clauses in this sentence?When the phone rang, my sister and I were at my grandma's house. A) One. B) Two. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two. 33. Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.After the concert A) Phrase. B) Independent Clause. C) Dependent/Subordinate Clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Phrase. 34. What kind of clause is the following? "we can hardly wait to see the movie" A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 35. Identify the sentence where a colon is correctly used to introduce a second independent clause. A) He was very clear:about his feelings:he was not happy. B) He was very clear about his feelings:he was not happy. C) He was very clear about his feelings; he was not happy. D) He was very clear about his feelings he was not happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He was very clear about his feelings:he was not happy. 36. Is the following an independent clause?Because we studied and worked really hard. 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. 37. What kind of clause is the following? "as the lights were dimming" A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 38. Identify the following as a phrase, dependent clause, or independent clause:'After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.' A) Phrase. B) Dependent Clause. C) Independent Clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Independent Clause. 39. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?Enjoying a relaxing afternoon in the sun, Evie sipped on her tea and watched the kids. A) Evie. B) Afternoon. C) Tea. D) Kids. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evie. 40. He will trust you A) Dependent Clause. B) Independent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent Clause. 41. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two independent clauses:You can have pizza, ..... you can have pasta. A) For. B) Or. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 42. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two independent clauses:I wanted to go to the movies, ..... my friend wanted to stay home. A) But. B) And. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 43. What kind of clause is the following? "before the food gets cold" A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 44. Select the Clause type for the following:Abby wept. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 45. Since you know a lot about math A) Independent clause. B) Dependent clause. C) Both a dependent and an independent clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent clause. 46. A simple sentence contains 1 independent clause. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 47. Before Andrew opened his checking account, he asked about the bank's fees. A) Dependent clause. B) Independent clause. C) Prepositional phrase. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent clause. 48. Connect the sentences using and, but, or orI can pick you up in 30 minutes. I can pick you up in an hour. A) But. B) And. C) Or. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 49. Complete the sentence with a colon:Her goal was simple ..... finish the marathon by sundown. A) ;. B) . C) ,. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 50. $_{Where does the semicolon go?}$We had too many fumbles we lost the game A) Had;. B) Lost;. C) Lost;. D) Fumbles;. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fumbles;. 51. True or False:A colon can be used to introduce a quotation that is a complete sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 52. Complete the sentence:The coach left a note with a clear message ..... "Be at the gym by 7:00 a.m. sharp." A) :. B) ,. C) No punctuation. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 53. Connect the sentences using and, but, or orI can stay in for recess. I can write an apology note and go outside instead. A) Or. B) And. C) But. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 54. Identify the sentence that uses a colon correctly: A) He brought his favorite snacks:chips, cookies, and candy. B) He brought his favorite:snacks chips, cookies, and candy. C) He brought:his favorite snacks, chips, cookies, and candy. D) He:brought his favorite snacks chips, cookies, and candy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He brought his favorite snacks:chips, cookies, and candy. 55. Choose the correct use of a colon in the following sentence:The sign read ..... No Entry. A) . B) :. C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 56. $_{Where does the semicolon go?}$I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again. A) However;. B) Meal;. C) Am;. D) Hungry;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Meal;. 57. Identify the dependent clause (subordinate clause) in each sentence. A) The taxi driver found the restaurant on a street. B) Where Libby thought there wasn't one. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Where Libby thought there wasn't one. 58. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon to separate an independent clause from a quotation. A) The teacher said: "Please take your seats.". B) The teacher said, "Please take your seats.". C) The teacher said "Please take your seats.". D) The teacher said:Please take your seats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The teacher said: "Please take your seats.". 59. True or False:A colon can be used to join two independent clauses if the second explains or illustrates the first. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 60. What makes up a complex sentence? A) Independent clause + dependent clause. B) Independent clause + independent clause + dependent clause. C) Independent clause +CONJUNCTION+ independent clause. D) Independent clause + independent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent clause + dependent clause. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesIndependent Clauses Quiz 1Independent Clauses Quiz 2Independent Clauses Quiz 3Independent Clauses Quiz 5Independent Clauses Quiz 6Independent Clauses Quiz 7Independent Clauses Quiz 8Independent Clauses Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books