This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Clauses > Independent Clauses – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Independent Clauses Quiz 7 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?Failing to recognize her former student by name, Mrs. Rodrigue simply said, "Hi, there!" A) Recognize. B) Mrs. Rodrigue. C) Student. D) Former. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mrs. Rodrigue. 2. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:'Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.' A) We stayed indoors. B) It was raining. C) Because it was raining. D) Because we stayed indoors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because it was raining. 3. Connect the sentences using and, but, or orShe wanted to run for class president. She didn't get enough voter support. A) But. B) And. C) Or. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 4. Complete the sentence:The teacher announced the winners ..... Sarah, John, and Lily. A) ;. B) ,. C) :. D) -. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 5. Which sentence uses a colon correctly before a quotation? A) He:said 'Be quiet.'. B) He whispered:'Be quiet.'. C) He said:'Be quiet.'. D) He, said:'Be quiet.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He said:'Be quiet.'. 6. Complete the sentence:There was only one thing left to do ..... clean the messy room. A) , clean. B) Clean. C) ; clean. D) :clean. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :clean. 7. Complete the sentence:For my art project, I need a few things from the store ..... paint, brushes, and a canvas. A) No punctuation needed. B) ,. C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 8. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?Meredith repaired the leaky faucet in the bathroom by herself. A) Bathroom. B) Faucet. C) Herself. D) Meredtih. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Meredtih. 9. Riley and Olivia did all of their homework in study hall. Is this an independent or dependent clause? A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 10. Which sentence uses a comma correctly with two independent clauses? A) She wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining. B) She wanted to go for a walk but it started raining. C) She wanted to go for a walk, and it started raining. D) She wanted to go for a walk and it started raining. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining. 11. Select the sentence that uses a colon correctly to introduce a rule. A) The rule is simple:always be honest. B) The rule:is simple always be honest. C) The rule is simple always:be honest. D) The:rule is simple always be honest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The rule is simple:always be honest. 12. Identify the type of clause:After they got back from camping A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 13. Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence:I wanted to play the guitar, but I didn't have one. A) But. B) Because. C) And. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 14. True or False:It is grammatically correct to put a colon right after a verb like "are" or "include." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. Select the sentence that correctly uses a colon to separate two independent clauses. A) She was late the bus:broke down. B) She was late the:bus broke down. C) She was:late the bus broke down. D) She was late:the bus broke down. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She was late:the bus broke down. 16. What is the SUBJECT in the following sentence?Our planets revolve around the sun. A) Revolves. B) Planets. C) Sun. D) Our. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Planets. 17. Identify the subordinate/ dependent clause in each sentence.Tom's teacher gave him a study guide so that he gets a high grade on the test. A) Tom's teacher gave him a study guide. B) So that he gets a high grade on the test. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So that he gets a high grade on the test. 18. Although Mrs. Zeber gives us a lot of homework. Is this an independent or dependent clause? A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 19. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to separate independent clauses? A) The storm was intense:we stayed indoors all day. B) The storm was intense; we stayed indoors all day. C) The storm was intense, we stayed indoors all day. D) The storm was intense:because we stayed indoors all day. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The storm was intense:we stayed indoors all day. 20. Which sentence handles capitalization correctly after the colon? A) She had one rule:no shoes on the new carpet. B) She had one rule:No shoes on the new carpet. C) I need three items:apples, Oranges, and bananas. D) He gave his final answer:maybe. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She had one rule:No shoes on the new carpet. 21. Tell if the highlighted part of the sentence is independent or dependentAfter eating all the Halloween candy, I feel sick to my stomach. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 22. Determine if the clause is independent or dependent ..... I will have to make dinner. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 23. TikTok, an app for sharing short lip-sync, comedy, and talent videos. A) Independent clause. B) Dependent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent clause. 24. Identify the dependent clause in the sentence:I will go to the movies if I finish my work. A) My work. B) I will go to the movies. C) To the movies. D) If I finish my work. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If I finish my work. 25. Identify the type of clause:The lumberjack chopped the firewood A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 26. What type of sentence is the following?The wind howled, yet the windows did not shake. A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound sentence. 27. True or False:A colon should always follow a complete sentence or independent clause. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. Complete the sentence:She has one main goal this year ..... to improve her grades. A) ,. B) ;. C) :. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 29. True or False:A colon can be used to introduce a series of questions. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 30. Anyone with a checking account keeps track of the checks that he or she writes. A) Dependent clause. B) Independent clause. C) Prepositional phrase. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent clause. 31. The store made many sales, but the prices must have been too low. A) Dependent clause. B) Independent clause. C) Prepositional phrase. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent clause. 32. In case she had a prosthetic part A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent. 33. Select the Clause type for the following:That the sun was shining. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 34. Identify the clause:Because I was hungry, I made a simple dinner with eggs. A) Independent (main). B) Dependent (subordinate). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent (main). 35. Anita has watered the houseplants faithfully; nevertheless, they are not growing. A) Independent. B) Subordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 36. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two independent clauses:He wanted to buy a new game, ..... he didn't have enough money. A) But. B) For. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 37. Since my cousin has a prosthetic part A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 38. What type of clause is in RED? Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. A) A) Dependent clause. B) B) Independent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) Dependent clause. 39. Choose the dependent clause A) My cousins play golf. B) After the storm passes. C) The girl will bake a cake. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the storm passes. 40. Complete the sentence:The concert will start at 8 PM ..... please arrive early to find your seat. A) ; please. B) , please. C) :please. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :please. 41. Every complete sentence in the English Language has an Independent Clause A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 42. True or False:A colon can only be used to introduce lists. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 43. What kind of dependent clause is in red? Remember to brush your teeth. A) Noun (Nominal). B) It is not a dependent clause. C) Adjective (Adjectival). D) Adverb (Adverbial). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is not a dependent clause. 44. True or False:It is correct to write 'My shopping list includes:apples, bananas, and oranges.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 45. Add an independent clause to the following clauses to complete the meaning. Although it was raining, ..... A) Because we had umbrellas. B) We decided to go for a walk. C) While we stayed indoors. D) Since it was a light drizzle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We decided to go for a walk. 46. Which sentence shows the correct use of capitalization after a colon? A) My mom gave me some great advice:always try your best. B) My mom gave me some great advice:Always try your best. C) I need three things:Milk, eggs, and bread. D) The problem was:we were completely lost. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My mom gave me some great advice:Always try your best. 47. Which sentences use a comma correctly (Front SWABI)? A) Because glass is sharp I do not step on it, in my bare feet. B) Because glass is sharp, I do not step on it in my bare feet. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because glass is sharp, I do not step on it in my bare feet. 48. Lucas disagreed until I showed him the North Star. A) Dependent Clause. B) Independent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent Clause. 49. Which punctuation mark is most often used right after a complete sentence to introduce a list of things? A) A semicolon (;). B) A comma (, ). C) A period (.). D) A colon (:). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A colon (:). 50. Includes a subject and a verb; expresses a complete thought A) Independent clause. B) Dependent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent clause. 51. Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction incorrectly? a) I love to read, and I have many books. b) She is happy, but she is crying. c) They went to the park, or it was closed. d) I like to run, so I am fit. A) I love to read, and I have many books. B) She is happy, but she is crying. C) They went to the park, or it was closed. D) I like to run, so I am fit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They went to the park, or it was closed. 52. Which of these sentences uses a colon incorrectly? A) My brother's favorite video games are:'Minecraft', 'Roblox', and 'Fortnite'. B) There's only one thing to do now:finish our homework. C) The sign had a clear message:'Walk, don't run.'. D) I have a new goal:I will practice piano every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My brother's favorite video games are:'Minecraft', 'Roblox', and 'Fortnite'. 53. Connect the sentences using and, but, or orI could wear high heels to the ball. I could wear tennis shoes to the ball. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 54. Select the sentence with the correct comma placement between independent clauses. A) He finished, his homework so he went out to play. B) He finished his homework so, he went out to play. C) He finished his homework, so he went out to play. D) He finished his homework so he, went out to play. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He finished his homework, so he went out to play. 55. What part of an independent clause/simple sentence is missing in the following group of words?After homeroom A) This group of words is missing a subject. B) This group of words is missing a predicate. C) This group of words is missing a subject and a predicate. D) This group of words is not missing anything. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This group of words is missing a subject and a predicate. 56. Which punctuation mark is mainly used to introduce a list of items, an explanation, or a quotation? A) A comma (, ). B) A period (.). C) A semicolon (;). D) A colon (:). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A colon (:). 57. How can you join an independent clause and a dependent clause? A) By using a subordinating conjunction. B) By using a comma splice. C) By using a prepositional phrase. D) By using a coordinating conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By using a subordinating conjunction. 58. Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction correctly? a) She is tired, so she will take a nap. b) He is hungry, because he ate lunch. c) They went to the beach, however it was raining. d) I like to swim, for I am afraid of water. A) He is hungry, because he ate lunch. B) They went to the beach, however it was raining. C) She is tired, so she will take a nap. D) I like to swim, for I am afraid of water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She is tired, so she will take a nap. 59. Choose the best answer for how to use a colon in this sentence:The ingredients are as follows ..... flour, sugar, eggs, and milk. A) . B) ;. C) :. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 60. Complete the sentence:There are two things I love about summer ..... the long days and the warm nights. A) ,. B) ;. C) :. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. ← 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 8Independent Clauses Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books