Independent & Dependent ClausesOnline version
Test your understanding of clause types.
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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. True or false?
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Which is an example of an independent clause?
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A dependent clause cannot function alone as a sentence. True or false?
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Choose the dependent clause from the options below.
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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although tired, she finished her work.'
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What signals a dependent clause begins?
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Which option is NOT an independent clause?
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Which word often starts a dependent clause?
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Can a dependent clause be turned into a complete sentence by itself?
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Complete sentence combining an independent and dependent clause: 'I will go outside' + 'if it stops raining'.
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In the sentence 'Because it rained, the game was canceled', which part is the dependent clause?
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Which sentence contains an independent clause?
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Identify the dependent clause: 'If you finish early, we can go to the park'.
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Which is an independent clause?
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Choose the dependent clause from: 'The cat slept because it was tired'.
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Which pair correctly separates an independent and a dependent clause in a sentence?
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Which clause can stand alone as a sentence?
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Identify the independent clause: 'Although it was cold, she wore a coat'.
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Which sentence has a dependent clause at the start?
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Select the independent clause from: 'Because I was late, I missed the bus, and I walked home'.
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In the sentence 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.', which clause is 'Although she was tired'?
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In the sentence 'She finished her homework after she studied all night.', which clause is the main/independent clause?
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In the sentence 'Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.', which clause is 'Because it was raining'?
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In the sentence 'The sun set, and the sky turned orange.', which clause is an independent clause?
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In the sentence 'If you heat ice, it melts.', which clause is the independent clause?
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In the sentence 'The movie, which was released last year, was a blockbuster.', which clause is 'which was released last year'?
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In the sentence 'When the bell rings, students line up.', which clause is the independent clause?
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In the sentence 'Plants need sunlight because it provides energy.', which clause is the independent clause?
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In the sentence 'I will call you after I arrive.', which clause is the independent clause?
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In the sentence 'Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus.', which clause is the dependent clause?
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Which is the independent clause in 'Although it was raining, we went hiking?'
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In 'I will call you when I arrive', which is the independent clause?
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In 'Because she studied hard, she passed the exam', which is the independent clause?
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In 'If you heat ice, it melts', which is the independent clause?
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In 'The movie started after the lights went out', which is the independent clause?
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In 'Although the sun was shining, the game continued', which is the independent clause?
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In 'They left the party because they were tired', which is the independent clause?
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In 'When the bell rang, the students stood up', which is the independent clause?
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In 'We can go to the park if it stops raining', which is the independent clause?
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In 'Unless you hurry, we will miss the bus', which is the independent clause?
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