Subordinate Clause Quiz

What is the primary function of a subordinate clause?

• To express a complete thought and stand alone as a sentence.

• To provide additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• To separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

• To serve as the main subject of a sentence.

Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence: 'When the sun sets, the stars become visible.'

• The stars become visible

• When the sun sets

• The sun sets

• Become visible

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinate clause?

• I love to swim in the ocean.

• Since it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

• The cat sat on the windowsill.

• She plays the guitar beautifully.

What is the purpose of the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'Although he studied hard, he did not pass the exam.'

• It serves as the main subject of the sentence.

• It functions as the main verb of the sentence.

• It provides contrast to the main clause.

• It is a stand alone sentence.

Choose the option that contains a subordinate clause:

• She sings beautifully.

• Before the storm arrived, they secured the windows.

• I enjoy hiking in the mountains.

• He is a talented artist.

Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: 'Even though she was tired, she completed the marathon.'

• Even though

• She

• Completed

• Was

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinate clause?

• The flowers bloom in spring.

• Because of the rain, the flowers bloom.

• My favorite color is blue.

• She writes novels.

What is the role of the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'I will call you when I arrive.'

• It functions as the main subject.

• It serves as the main verb.

• It provides additional information about the main clause.

• It acts as the main predicate.