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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:It's correct to use a colon after phrases like 'such as' or 'including'. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. What kind of clause is the following? "because I can't wait for the bus" A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 3. What is a subordinating conjunction? A) A word that introduces a list of items. B) A word that connects two independent clauses. C) A word that modifies a noun. D) A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. 4. Identify the type of clause:Joe and Jenny want to go camping again A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 5. Because it's the best solution. A) Independent clause. B) Dependent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent clause. 6. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma with independent clauses. A) I wanted to go for a walk but, it started to rain. B) I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain. C) I wanted, to go for a walk but it started to rain. D) I wanted to go, for a walk but it started to rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain. 7. Which sentence best uses a colon to connect two independent clauses for emphasis? A) We went to the park, and it started to rain. B) I couldn't believe my eyes:a bald eagle was perched on the flagpole. C) She was tired; however, she stayed up to finish the book. D) He likes pizza:but I like tacos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I couldn't believe my eyes:a bald eagle was perched on the flagpole. 8. Complete the sentence using the correct punctuation:The recipe calls for several ingredients ..... flour, sugar, and eggs. A) :. B) ,. C) ;. D) -. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 9. Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence:I wanted to watch a movie, yet I had to study for my exam. A) Yet. B) Because. C) And. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yet. 10. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:'When the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.' A) The students rushed out of the classroom. B) The bell rang. C) When the bell rang. D) When the students rushed out. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When the bell rang. 11. Complete the sentence:There are two things I need to do today:finish my essay and ..... A) Call my friend. B) Calling my friend. C) To call my friend. D) Called my friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Call my friend. 12. Connect the sentences using and, but, or orThere are gumdrops on my gingerbread house. There is icing on my gingerbread house. A) Or. B) But. C) And. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 13. Identify the type of clause:Although she was tired, she finished her homework. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) Neither. D) Both. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 14. Identify the independent clause in the sentence:He ate dinner and watched TV. A) He ate dinner and watched. B) He ate dinner and watched TV. C) And watched TV. D) He ate dinner. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He ate dinner and watched TV. 15. What type of sentence is the following?John runs in the park, but Jim likes to skate. A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound sentence. 16. Identify the dependent clause in the sentence:'When the sun sets, we will start the campfire.' A) The sun sets. B) When the sun sets. C) We will start the campfire. D) Start the campfire. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the sun sets. 17. What kind of dependent clause is in red? Whoever wins the game will play in the tournament. A) Noun (Nominal). B) Adjective (Adjectival). C) It is not a dependent clause. D) Adverb (Adverbial). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Noun (Nominal). 18. Connect the sentences using and, but, or orI am going to go ice skating. I am going to my grandma's. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 19. Complete the sentence:He has only one hobby: ..... A) Playing the guitar. B) Played the guitar. C) Play the guitar. D) Plays the guitar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Playing the guitar. 20. Identify the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.-The science experiment was confusing. (independent) A) The science experiment was confusing. B) Was confusing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The science experiment was confusing. 21. Complete the sentence using a colon correctly:We need the following items for the picnic ..... sandwiches, fruit, and drinks. A) ,. B) Because. C) ;. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 22. True or False:A colon can be used to separate two independent clauses if the second clause explains or illustrates the first. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. Join the following independent and dependent clauses:'She went to the store' and 'after she finished her homework.' A) She went to the store because she finished her homework. B) She went to the store before she finished her homework. C) She went to the store while she finished her homework. D) She went to the store after she finished her homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She went to the store after she finished her homework. 24. Choose the option that best completes the sentence:The pizza toppings included ..... pepperoni, mushrooms, and onions. A) Nothing. B) :. C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nothing. 25. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:'The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.' A) The sun was setting. B) The sun was shining. C) The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. D) And the birds were singing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sun was shining. 26. Is "Unless my dad comes home" an independent clause? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 27. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon for emphasis. A) She:had one goal in life to be happy. B) She had:one goal in life to be happy. C) She had one:goal in life to be happy. D) She had one goal in life:to be happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She had one goal in life:to be happy. 28. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?The brand new Italian restaurant downtown is beautifully decorated and exudes a great atmosphere. A) Beautifully. B) Restaurant. C) Italian. D) Atmosphere. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restaurant. 29. Is the following an independent clause?The cat sat and blinked at me. A) Independent clause. B) Not an independent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent clause. 30. Complete the sentence:The grocery list includes ..... milk, bread, and eggs. A) Only three items:. B) Only three:items. C) Only:three items. D) Only, three items:. 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