Main and Subordinate Clauses Quiz

Which of the following is a main clause?

• because she was tired

• she finished her homework

• although it was raining

• if you want to go

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• She ran to the store.

• Although she was late, she ran to the store.

• She ran to the store because she needed milk.

• If she is late, she will run to the store.

Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: "When the bell rings, the students leave the classroom."

• the students leave the classroom

• When the bell rings

• the classroom

• students leave

Which of the following sentences is complex?

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked because it saw a stranger.

• The dog barked.

• The dog ran.

Which part of the sentence is the main clause? "I will call you when I arrive."

• I will call you

• when I arrive

• call you

• I arrive

Which of the following is a subordinate clause?

• She likes pizza

• if it rains

• The sun is shining

• He went home

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• He reads every night.

• He reads every night because he loves stories.

• Because he loves stories, he reads every night.

• If he is tired, he still reads every night.

Identify the main clause in the sentence: "Although it was cold, we went outside."

• Although it was cold

• we went outside

• it was cold

• outside

Which of the following sentences is complex?

• The cat slept on the mat.

• The cat slept because it was tired.

• The cat purred.

• The cat jumped.

Which part of the sentence is the subordinate clause? "She smiled when she saw her friend."

• She smiled

• when she saw her friend

• her friend

• smiled