Identifying Independent and Dependent Clauses

What is a clause in grammar?

• A single word that modifies a noun

• A group of words with at least one subject and one verb

• A type of sentence without a subject

• A punctuation mark used to separate sentences

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• While the group leader gave a brief orientation

• After the campfire went out

• The sun shone brightly

• Before the sun set

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinator

• A sentence with no verbs

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with a dependent clause only

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• The hikers fell into single file

• As soon as they had eaten a hearty breakfast

• The group of friends got up at five o'clock

• The air was cool

What marker typically begins a dependent clause?

• Although

• And

• Or

• But

Which type of clause modifies nouns?

• Adjective clause

• Independent clause

• Noun clause

• Adverb clause

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence with no clauses

• A sentence with multiple subjects

• A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause

• A sentence with two independent clauses

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence with multiple verbs

• A complete sentence with a subject and verb

• A dependent clause punctuated as a sentence

• A sentence with two independent clauses

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• By turning it into a phrase

• By adding more subjects

• By removing all verbs

• By adding a comma and a coordinator

What is a comma splice?

• Using a comma to separate two independent clauses

• Using a comma to start a sentence

• Using a comma to end a sentence

• Using a comma to separate a subject and verb