This type of clause may contain a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.
Ch 8 review: Phrases and Clauses

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8th Grade
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Kayla Stanley
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
independent
dependent
perfect
complete
Answer explanation
A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought, making 'dependent' the correct choice. In contrast, an independent clause expresses a complete thought.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
TRUE or FALSE: a dependent clause relies on another clause (independent) to create a full sentence.
True
False
Answer explanation
True. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to provide context and meaning.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Because she had lost her job, she wasn't able to pay her rent.
Independent
Dependent
Answer explanation
The underlined portion 'Because she had lost her job' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on the main clause 'she wasn't able to pay her rent' to provide context.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
He answered the question as if he knew the answer quite well.
Independent
Dependent
Answer explanation
The underlined portion 'as if he knew the answer quite well' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on the main clause 'He answered the question' for its meaning.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Because he was often late to school, Joe was behind on his work.
Independent
Dependent
Answer explanation
The underlined portion, 'Joe was behind on his work,' is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought without needing additional information.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Shazia could not catch the bus as she was running late.
Independent
Dependent
Answer explanation
The underlined portion 'Shazia could not catch the bus' is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
I want to visit the zoo, but the weather forecast looks bad.
Independent
Dependent
Answer explanation
The underlined portion "I want to visit the zoo" is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought, making "Independent" the correct choice.
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