Phrases and Clauses Quiz

Which of the following is a phrase?

• The bus goes to Eastmont Mall.

• The bus to Eastmont Mall.

• The bus went to Eastmont Mall.

• The bus will go to Eastmont Mall.

What is the subject of the verb 'goes' in the sentence 'The bus goes to Eastmont Mall'?

• The bus

• Eastmont Mall

• Goes

• To

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• Mary broke my cellphone.

• Because Mary broke my cellphone.

• I had to get another phone on craigslist.

• I had to get another phone.

What is the subordinator in the dependent clause 'Although she will buy new shoes'?

• Although

• She

• Will

• Buy

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• When the child went to the dentist

• Because his girlfriend is upset

• Although I am between paychecks

• I made you a promise

What is the subordinator in the dependent clause 'Before the semester began'?

• Before

• The

• Semester

• Began

Which of the following is a phrase?

• My cousin lives in Richmond.

• Is it true that my cousin in Richmond?

• My cousin in Richmond.

• Is it true that my cousin lives in Richmond?

What is the subject of the verb 'lives' in the sentence 'My cousin lives in Richmond'?

• My cousin

• Richmond

• Lives

• In

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• He has a favorite place to study.

• The desk near the window.

• He has a favorite place to study, the desk near the window.

• She was waiting by the café.

What is the subordinator in the dependent clause 'After we circled Lake Merritt twice'?

• After

• We

• Circled

• Lake Merritt