Grammar Review (Sub, Pred, IC/DC)

What is the subject in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping on the mat'?

• mat

• cat

• sleeping

• on

What is the complete predicate in the sentence: 'Sheila is playing the piano'?

• is dancing

• is cooking

• is playing the piano

• is singing

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• After I went to the store.

• I went to the store to buy some groceries.

• To buy some groceries.

• Some groceries.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• B: I went to the store.

• A: The cat jumped over the fence.

• C: After the rain stopped

• D: She is reading a book.

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'I studied hard, but I failed the test.'

• but I failed the test.

• I studied

• hard, but I failed the test

• I studied hard

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was cold, they went swimming.'

• they went swimming.

• Although it was cold,

• it was cold,

• Although

What is the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'?

• The cat.

• The bird.

• The dog

• The tree.

What is the complete predicate in the sentence: 'He enjoys playing basketball.'?

• He

• playing basketball

• enjoys

• enjoys playing basketball

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Before the cat meowed softly.

• After I went to the store.

• The dog barked loudly.

• Because she is a talented singer.

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Even though it was raining, we decided to go out.'

• Even though it was raining,

• we decided to go out

• it was raining,

• Even though