Ch 8 review: Phrases and Clauses

Ch 8 review: Phrases and Clauses

8th Grade

36 Qs

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Ch 8 review: Phrases and Clauses

Ch 8 review: Phrases and Clauses

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Kayla Stanley

Used 3+ times

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36 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

This type of clause may contain a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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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