Grammar Quiz Types of sentences and clauses

Choose whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent:

The teacher who lives next door to Rob is Mrs. Johnson.

• Dependent

• Independent

Choose whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent:

Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.

• independent

• dependent

Choose whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent:

Because the storm knocked out the power, school will be canceled on Thursday.

• Independent

• Dependent

Choose whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent:

This is the homework assignment that you missed last week.

• independent

• dependent

Choose whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent:

The movie was good although it was too long.

• Independent

• Dependent

Choose whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent:

Victoria heard what her sister said, but she ignored it.

• independent

• dependent

Choose whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent:

The moon shone on the ocean while the whales rose to the surface.

• Independent

• Dependent

Choose whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent:

At the end of class, Jim walked to his locker where the coach was waiting.

• independent

• dependent

What is the definition for an Independent clause?

• A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

• A clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

What is the definition for a Dependent clause?

• A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

• A clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.