Understanding Dependent Clauses

What is the main difference between a clause and a phrase?

• A phrase always contains a verb, but a clause does not.

• A phrase can stand alone as a sentence, but a clause cannot.

• A clause is always dependent, while a phrase is independent.

• A clause has a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.

Which of the following is true about independent clauses?

• They cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• They express a complete thought.

• They always modify a noun.

• They lack a subject-verb pairing.

What type of clause is 'whenever he is tired' in the sentence 'He listens to music whenever he is tired'?

• Noun clause

• Dependent clause

• Independent clause

• Adjective clause

In the sentence 'I found the bag that belonged to him', what role does the clause 'that belonged to him' play?

• It acts as a noun clause.

• It functions as an adjective clause.

• It is an independent clause.

• It serves as an adverbial clause.

Which type of dependent clause modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb?

• Noun clause

• Adverbial clause

• Adjective clause

• Independent clause