Froggy Jumps Clause ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of main and subordinate clauses! by ALIEN JOHN PANNA 2231702 1 What is a main clause? a A clause that cannot stand alone. b A type of subordinate clause. c A clause that can stand alone as a sentence. 2 Which of the following is a subordinate clause? a She went to the store. b Although it was raining c He likes ice cream. 3 What is the function of a subordinate clause? a To express a complete thought. b To add additional information to a main clause. c To replace a main clause. 4 Identify the main clause: 'When I arrived, the party had started.' a had started. b The party had started. c When I arrived, 5 Identify the subordinate clause: I will call you after I finish my work. a after b I will call you c after I finish my work 6 What is an example of a main clause? a If she enjoys reading. b Because she enjoys reading. c She enjoys reading. 7 How can you identify a subordinate clause? a It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. b It always starts with a capital letter. c It expresses a complete thought. 8 Identify the main clause: When the rain stopped, we continued our picnic. a we continued our picnic b When the rain stopped c the rain stopped we 9 What type of clause is 'because I was tired'? a Independent clause. b Subordinate clause. c Main clause. 10 You can stay here as long as you keep quiet. Identify the subordinate clause a You can stay here b as long as you keep quiet c you keep quiet
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