Clauses and Fragments Quiz

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

• Although it was raining

• We decided to go for a walk

• It was raining

• To go for a walk

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• She runs every morning

• Because she enjoys the fresh air

• The sun rises in the east

• He completed his homework

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Determine whether the following is a fragment, independent clause, or dependent clause: "After the movie ended."

• Fragment

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Complete sentence

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences contains a fragment?

• She was late because she missed the bus.

• Running through the park.

• He finished his project on time.

• They went to the concert and had a great time.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Combine the following clauses into a complex sentence: "The sun set" and "The sky turned pink."

• The sun set, the sky turned pink.

• The sun set because the sky turned pink.

• When the sun set, the sky turned pink.

• The sky turned pink, the sun set.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

Evaluate the following sentence and identify the error: "While I was studying, the lights went out, I had to use a flashlight."

• It contains a fragment.

• It contains a run-on sentence.

• It contains a misplaced modifier.

• It is a correct sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• She likes to read, and he likes to write.

• Although it was late, they continued working.

• If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

• Running late for the meeting.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the error in the following sentence: "Because it was raining. We stayed indoors."

• It contains a fragment.

• It contains a run-on sentence.

• It contains a comma splice.

• It is a correct sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• If it rains tomorrow

• She will go to the market

• While he was sleeping

• Because they were tired

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Transform the following fragment into a complete sentence: "Walking through the forest."

• Walking through the forest, we saw many birds.

• Walking through the forest.

• Through the forest.

• We saw many birds.

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CCSS.L.4.1F