Quiz: Participle Clauses Quiz


Participle Clauses QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of participle clauses with this quiz game! by Cambridge College 1 What is a participle clause? a A clause that uses a preposition to modify a noun or pronoun b A clause that uses a present or past participle to modify a noun or pronoun c A clause that uses an adjective to modify a noun or pronoun d A clause that uses a verb to modify a noun or pronoun 2 Which of the following is a present participle clause? a Walking down the street, she noticed a cat. b The book, written by the author, became a bestseller. c He was surprised by the news, causing him to drop his coffee. d Having finished her homework, she went to bed. 3 What is the function of a participle clause? a To express a condition or possibility b To show the cause and effect relationship between two actions c To indicate the time or place of an action d To provide additional information about the subject or object of a sentence 4 Which of the following is a past participle clause? a Broken by the fall, the vase shattered into pieces. b Running late, he missed the bus. c She was excited by the surprise, making her jump with joy. d The movie, directed by a famous director, won several awards. 5 What is the structure of a participle clause? a Subject + Verb + Object b Preposition + Noun c Participle + Object/Complement d Adjective + Noun 6 Which of the following is an example of a reduced relative clause using a present participle? a Having finished her homework, she went to bed. b He was surprised by the news, which caused him to drop his coffee. c The man standing over there is my brother. d The book that was written by the author became a bestseller. 7 What is the difference between a participle clause and a relative clause? a A participle clause can be used in both defining and non-defining contexts b A participle clause is always placed before the main clause c A participle clause does not contain a relative pronoun d A participle clause modifies a noun, while a relative clause modifies a verb 8 Which of the following is an example of a reduced relative clause using a past participle? a Walking down the street, she noticed a cat. b The movie, directed by a famous director, won several awards. c She was excited by the surprise, making her jump with joy. d The vase broken by the fall shattered into pieces. 9 What is the tense of a participle clause? a The tense of the object b The tense of the participle c The tense of the subject d The tense of the main verb 10 Which of the following is an example of a participle clause used to show cause and effect? a He was surprised by the news, causing him to drop his coffee. b Feeling tired, she decided to go to bed early. c The book, written by the author, became a bestseller. d Having finished her homework, she went to bed. 11 What is a participle clause? a A clause that uses a present or past participle to express a condition. b A clause that uses a present or past participle to describe an action. c A clause that uses a present or past participle to give extra information about the subject or object of a sentence. d A clause that uses a present or past participle to modify a noun. 12 Which of the following is an example of a participle clause? a She noticed a stray cat and walked down the street. b She noticed a stray cat while walking down the street. c Walking down the street, she noticed a stray cat. d She walked down the street and noticed a stray cat. 13 What is the function of a participle clause? a To modify a noun. b To provide additional information about the subject or object of a sentence. c To describe an action. d To express a condition. 14 Which verb form is used in a participle clause? a Present or past participle. b Gerund. c Base form. d Infinitive. 15 In which position can a participle clause be placed in a sentence? a Before, after, or within the main clause. b Only within the main clause. c Only before the main clause. d Only after the main clause. 16 What is the difference between a participle clause and a relative clause? a A participle clause is always placed before the main clause, while a relative clause can be placed anywhere. b A participle clause does not have a relative pronoun. c A participle clause modifies a noun, while a relative clause modifies a verb. d A participle clause can be used to express a condition, while a relative clause cannot. 17 Which of the following is an example of a participle clause modifying the subject? a John, tired from work, went to bed early. b Tired from work, John went to bed early. c John went to bed early and was tired from work. d John went to bed early because he was tired from work. 18 What is the tense of a participle clause? a Present tense. b Past tense. c Future tense. d It depends on the tense of the main verb. 19 Which of the following is an example of a participle clause modifying the object? a She saw a car and parked it on the street. b She saw a parked car on the street. c She parked a car on the street and saw it. d She saw a car parked on the street. 20 Can a participle clause be used as a standalone sentence? a No, it needs to be connected to a main clause. b Only if it is a present participle clause. c Yes, it can function as a complete sentence. d Only if it is a past participle clause. 21 What is a participle clause? a A type of clause that connects two independent clauses. b A type of clause that uses a present or past participle to provide additional information about the subject or object of a sentence. c A type of clause that functions as a noun in a sentence. d A type of clause that expresses a condition or possibility. 22 Which of the following is a present participle clause? a Walking down the street, she noticed a stray cat. b The book that he was reading fell off the table. c She opened the door and saw a beautiful sunset. d Having finished his homework, he went to bed. 23 What is the function of a participle clause? a To function as a noun in a sentence. b To provide additional information or describe the subject or object of a sentence. c To express a condition or possibility. d To connect two independent clauses. 24 Which of the following is a past participle clause? a Walking in the park, she saw her friend. b She closed the window and turned on the fan. c The car that he was driving broke down. d Having been trained for years, he became an expert. 25 What is the difference between a participle clause and a relative clause? a A participle clause functions as a noun, while a relative clause functions as an adjective. b A participle clause uses a participle to provide additional information, while a relative clause uses a relative pronoun or adverb. c A participle clause connects two independent clauses, while a relative clause connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. d A participle clause is used to express a condition, while a relative clause is used to describe a noun. 26 Which of the following sentences contains a participle clause? a He studied hard and passed the exam. b She likes to read books that are written by famous authors. c The dog barked loudly, scaring the children. d Running late, he quickly grabbed his bag and rushed out the door. 27 What is the participle in the following clause? 'Having finished his homework, he went to bed.' a Having b His c Went d Finished 28 Which of the following is an example of a reduced participle clause? a The car that he was driving broke down. b Excited by the news, she jumped up and down. c He is a talented musician who plays the piano. d She saw a movie and ate popcorn. 29 What is the participle in the following clause? 'Walking in the park, she saw her friend.' a In b She c Saw d Walking 30 Which of the following sentences contains a past participle clause? a He studied hard and passed the exam. b She likes to read books that are written by famous authors. c Having been trained for years, he became an expert. d The dog barked loudly, scaring the children.

1

What is a participle clause?

a

A clause that uses a preposition to modify a noun or pronoun

b

A clause that uses a present or past participle to modify a noun or pronoun

c

A clause that uses an adjective to modify a noun or pronoun

d

A clause that uses a verb to modify a noun or pronoun

2

Which of the following is a present participle clause?

a

Walking down the street, she noticed a cat.

b

The book, written by the author, became a bestseller.

c

He was surprised by the news, causing him to drop his coffee.

d

Having finished her homework, she went to bed.

3

What is the function of a participle clause?

a

To express a condition or possibility

b

To show the cause and effect relationship between two actions

c

To indicate the time or place of an action

d

To provide additional information about the subject or object of a sentence

4

Which of the following is a past participle clause?

a

Broken by the fall, the vase shattered into pieces.

b

Running late, he missed the bus.

c

She was excited by the surprise, making her jump with joy.

d

The movie, directed by a famous director, won several awards.

5

What is the structure of a participle clause?

a

Subject + Verb + Object

b

Preposition + Noun

c

Participle + Object/Complement

d

Adjective + Noun

6

Which of the following is an example of a reduced relative clause using a present participle?

a

Having finished her homework, she went to bed.

b

He was surprised by the news, which caused him to drop his coffee.

c

The man standing over there is my brother.

d

The book that was written by the author became a bestseller.

7

What is the difference between a participle clause and a relative clause?

a

A participle clause can be used in both defining and non-defining contexts

b

A participle clause is always placed before the main clause

c

A participle clause does not contain a relative pronoun

d

A participle clause modifies a noun, while a relative clause modifies a verb

8

Which of the following is an example of a reduced relative clause using a past participle?

a

Walking down the street, she noticed a cat.

b

The movie, directed by a famous director, won several awards.

c

She was excited by the surprise, making her jump with joy.

d

The vase broken by the fall shattered into pieces.

9

What is the tense of a participle clause?

a

The tense of the object

b

The tense of the participle

c

The tense of the subject

d

The tense of the main verb

10

Which of the following is an example of a participle clause used to show cause and effect?

a

He was surprised by the news, causing him to drop his coffee.

b

Feeling tired, she decided to go to bed early.

c

The book, written by the author, became a bestseller.

d

Having finished her homework, she went to bed.

11

What is a participle clause?

a

A clause that uses a present or past participle to express a condition.

b

A clause that uses a present or past participle to describe an action.

c

A clause that uses a present or past participle to give extra information about the subject or object of a sentence.

d

A clause that uses a present or past participle to modify a noun.

12

Which of the following is an example of a participle clause?

a

She noticed a stray cat and walked down the street.

b

She noticed a stray cat while walking down the street.

c

Walking down the street, she noticed a stray cat.

d

She walked down the street and noticed a stray cat.

13

What is the function of a participle clause?

a

To modify a noun.

b

To provide additional information about the subject or object of a sentence.

c

To describe an action.

d

To express a condition.

14

Which verb form is used in a participle clause?

a

Present or past participle.

b

Gerund.

c

Base form.

d

Infinitive.

15

In which position can a participle clause be placed in a sentence?

a

Before, after, or within the main clause.

b

Only within the main clause.

c

Only before the main clause.

d

Only after the main clause.

16

What is the difference between a participle clause and a relative clause?

a

A participle clause is always placed before the main clause, while a relative clause can be placed anywhere.

b

A participle clause does not have a relative pronoun.

c

A participle clause modifies a noun, while a relative clause modifies a verb.

d

A participle clause can be used to express a condition, while a relative clause cannot.

17

Which of the following is an example of a participle clause modifying the subject?

a

John, tired from work, went to bed early.

b

Tired from work, John went to bed early.

c

John went to bed early and was tired from work.

d

John went to bed early because he was tired from work.

18

What is the tense of a participle clause?

a

Present tense.

b

Past tense.

c

Future tense.

d

It depends on the tense of the main verb.

19

Which of the following is an example of a participle clause modifying the object?

a

She saw a car and parked it on the street.

b

She saw a parked car on the street.

c

She parked a car on the street and saw it.

d

She saw a car parked on the street.

20

Can a participle clause be used as a standalone sentence?

a

No, it needs to be connected to a main clause.

b

Only if it is a present participle clause.

c

Yes, it can function as a complete sentence.

d

Only if it is a past participle clause.

21

What is a participle clause?

a

A type of clause that connects two independent clauses.

b

A type of clause that uses a present or past participle to provide additional information about the subject or object of a sentence.

c

A type of clause that functions as a noun in a sentence.

d

A type of clause that expresses a condition or possibility.

22

Which of the following is a present participle clause?

a

Walking down the street, she noticed a stray cat.

b

The book that he was reading fell off the table.

c

She opened the door and saw a beautiful sunset.

d

Having finished his homework, he went to bed.

23

What is the function of a participle clause?

a

To function as a noun in a sentence.

b

To provide additional information or describe the subject or object of a sentence.

c

To express a condition or possibility.

d

To connect two independent clauses.

24

Which of the following is a past participle clause?

a

Walking in the park, she saw her friend.

b

She closed the window and turned on the fan.

c

The car that he was driving broke down.

d

Having been trained for years, he became an expert.

25

What is the difference between a participle clause and a relative clause?

a

A participle clause functions as a noun, while a relative clause functions as an adjective.

b

A participle clause uses a participle to provide additional information, while a relative clause uses a relative pronoun or adverb.

c

A participle clause connects two independent clauses, while a relative clause connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

d

A participle clause is used to express a condition, while a relative clause is used to describe a noun.

26

Which of the following sentences contains a participle clause?

a

He studied hard and passed the exam.

b

She likes to read books that are written by famous authors.

c

The dog barked loudly, scaring the children.

d

Running late, he quickly grabbed his bag and rushed out the door.

27

What is the participle in the following clause? 'Having finished his homework, he went to bed.'

a

Having

b

His

c

Went

d

Finished

28

Which of the following is an example of a reduced participle clause?

a

The car that he was driving broke down.

b

Excited by the news, she jumped up and down.

c

He is a talented musician who plays the piano.

d

She saw a movie and ate popcorn.

29

What is the participle in the following clause? 'Walking in the park, she saw her friend.'

a

In

b

She

c

Saw

d

Walking

30

Which of the following sentences contains a past participle clause?

a

He studied hard and passed the exam.

b

She likes to read books that are written by famous authors.

c

Having been trained for years, he became an expert.

d

The dog barked loudly, scaring the children.

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