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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Since I don't have enough money. A) Dependent. B) Independent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent. 2. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two independent clauses:She does not like broccoli, ..... does she like spinach. A) Nor. B) For. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nor. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "After the rain stopped, the sun appeared." A) After the sun appearedTagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. B) The sun appeared. C) After the rain stopped. D) The rain stopped. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sun appeared. 14. 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. 15. What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence? A) Modify adjectives. B) Separate independent clauses. C) Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. D) Introduce a dependent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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) :. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. Complete the sentence:The teacher announced the winner ..... Sam. A) Was. B) Is. C) Is:. D) Was:. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Was:. 22. 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. 23. Which of the following is a sentence fragment? A) The dog chased its tail. B) Because she was tired. C) They played soccer. D) He went to the park. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because she was tired. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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) They went to the park, however it was closed. B) He is happy, because he is sad. C) I like to run, for I am lazy. D) I like to read, but I don't have a book. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I like to read, but I don't have a book. 27. What is the main job of a colon in a sentence? A) To introduce a list, an explanation, or a quote. B) To end an exciting sentence. C) To connect two unrelated ideas. D) To show that a word is possessive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce a list, an explanation, or a quote. 28. 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. 29. Which sentence shows the correct use of a colon for emphasis? A) There's only:one thing to do run!. B) There's only one thing to do:run!. C) There's:only one thing to do run!. D) There's only one thing:to do run!. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There's only one thing to do:run!. 30. Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage between independent clauses. A) The flowers bloomed, and the garden looked beautiful. B) The flowers bloomed and the garden looked beautiful. C) The flowers bloomed, but the garden looked beautiful. D) The flowers bloomed but the garden looked beautiful. 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