Clauses: Independent vs Dependent Quiz

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because she was late

• She finished her homework

• Although it was raining

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

• I will go to the park

• If it stops raining

• It stops raining

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• The sun is shining

• After the movie ended

• We went to the store

In the sentence "She laughed when he told a joke," which part is the independent clause?

• She laughed

• When he told a joke

Choose the independent clause from the following options:

• While the cake was baking

• The dog barked loudly

• Because the door was open

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "Unless you study, you will not pass the exam."

• Unless you study

• You will not pass the exam

• Pass the exam

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• If you want to succeed

• You must work hard

• Because it is important

In the sentence "The cat slept on the mat because it was tired," which part is the dependent clause?

• The cat slept on the mat

• Because it was tired

• It was tired

Choose the dependent clause from the following options:

• The flowers bloomed

• Although it was cold

• The sun set

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: "Even though it was late, we decided to watch a movie."

• Even though it was late

• We decided to watch a movie

• To watch a movie