Independent and Dependent Clauses Quiz

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: The sun was shining brightly.

• was shining

• brightly

• The sun

• The sun was shining brightly.

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• for a walk

• we went for a walk

• Although it was raining

• we went

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: When the bell rings.

• When the bell rings

• The cat meowed

• Running in the park

• After the storm

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: I will go to the park if it stops raining.

• go to the park if

• stops raining

• if it stops raining

• I will go to the park

Differentiate between an independent and dependent clause.

• An independent clause cannot stand alone and depends on the dependent clause for meaning

• An independent clause depends on the dependent clause for meaning

• An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on the independent clause for meaning.

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence

Differentiate between an independent and dependent clause.

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence

• An independent clause cannot stand alone and depends on the dependent clause for meaning

• An independent clause depends on the dependent clause for meaning

• An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on the independent clause for meaning.

Construct a sentence using an independent clause.

• The cat is sleeping.

• She went to the store.

• They are playing soccer.

• He ate a sandwich.

Construct a sentence using an independent clause.

• She went to the store.

• He is eating lunch.

• They will go to the park.

• The cat sat on the mat.

Construct a sentence using a dependent clause.

• While I was studying for my exam,

• While I was sleeping,

• After I ate dinner,

• Because I love to read,

Construct a sentence using a dependent clause.

• Because the sun is shining,

• After I ate dinner,

• While I was studying for my exam,

• While I am sleeping,