Question 1

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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We went for a walk.

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He plays soccer.

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She likes ice cream.

Question 2

What is an independent clause?

Accepted Answer

A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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A sentence that asks a question.

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A group of words that cannot stand alone.

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A phrase that describes a noun.

Question 3

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Because I was tired.

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The cat slept on the bed.

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I went to bed early.

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She reads a book.

Question 4

Which sentence contains both an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.

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She danced gracefully.

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I enjoy reading books.

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The dog barks loudly.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences is an independent clause?

Accepted Answer

I like to play soccer.

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When the homework is done,

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If it rains tomorrow,

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Although he was tired,

Question 6

What is the main difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

Accepted Answer

A dependent clause cannot stand alone, while an independent clause can.

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Both types can stand alone.

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An independent clause is always a question.

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A dependent clause is always longer.

Question 7

Which part of the sentence is a dependent clause in the following example: 'Although she studied hard, she still failed the test'?

Accepted Answer

Although she studied hard

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she studied hard

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failed the test

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she still failed the test

Question 8

Which of the following sentences includes a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Whenever I finish my homework, I watch TV.

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He enjoys playing video games.

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I watch TV every evening.

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The sun sets in the west.

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