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Independent Clauses, Dependent Clauses, Phrases, Fragments

Quiz by Megan Werland

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  • Q1
    Identify Independent clause (IC), dependent clause (DC), or phrase (P). Although many people believe that access to technology increases student achievement, research on the subject is inconclusive or even downright discouraging.
    Although many people believe that access to technology increases student achievement - DC
    Although many people believe that access to technology increases student achievement - P
    Although many people believe that access to technology increases student achievement - IC
    30s
  • Q2
    Identify Independent clause (IC), dependent clause (DC), or phrase (P). Although many people believe that access to technology increases student achievement, research on the subject is inconclusive or even downright discouraging.
    research on the subject is inconclusive or even downright discouraging - P
    research on the subject is inconclusive or even downright discouraging - DC
    research on the subject is inconclusive or even downright discouraging - IC
    30s
  • Q3
    Identify Independent clause (IC), dependent clause (DC), or phrase (P). Having completed several studies on the impact of computers in classrooms, Smith remains unimpressed.
    Smith remains unimpressed. - IC
    Smith remains unimpressed. - P
    Smith remains unimpressed. - DC
    30s
  • Q4
    Identify Independent clause (IC), dependent clause (DC), or phrase (P). Madelyn Simmons, a professor of education at Dean College, claims access to technology benefits students in ways that cannot be measured by standardized test results.
    a professor of education at Dean College - P
    a professor of education at Dean College - IC
    a professor of education at Dean College - DC
    30s
  • Q5
    Identify Independent clause (IC), dependent clause (DC), or phrase (P). Madelyn Simmons, a professor of education at Dean College, claims access to technology benefits students in ways that cannot be measured by standardized test results.
    Madelyn Simmons claims access to technology benefits students in ways that cannot be measured by standardized test results. - DC
    Madelyn Simmons claims access to technology benefits students in ways that cannot be measured by standardized test results. - P
    Madelyn Simmons claims access to technology benefits students in ways that cannot be measured by standardized test results. - IC
    30s
  • Q6
    Sentence or Fragment? Although many people seem to enjoy the food in Joe’s restaurant.
    fragment
    sentence
    30s
  • Q7
    Sentence or fragment? Many customers having problems with the service.
    sentence
    fragment
    30s
  • Q8
    Sentence or fragment? Joe must consider, unfortunately, firing the restaurant’s manager and some of the wait staff.
    sentence
    fragment
    30s
  • Q9
    Sentence or fragment? Talking loudly near the back entrance while customers wait to receive their food.
    sentence
    fragment
    30s
  • Q10
    Sentence or fragment? Which leads many customers to say they will never return.
    sentence
    fragment
    30s
  • Q11
    Identify the word - - however
    AWUBIS
    transition word
    FANBOYS
    30s
  • Q12
    Identify the word - - for
    transition word
    FANBOYS
    AWUBIS
    30s
  • Q13
    Identify the word - - because
    FANBOYS
    transition word
    AWUBIS
    30s
  • Q14
    Identify the word - - therefore
    FANBOYS
    transition word
    AWUBIS
    30s
  • Q15
    Identify the word - - since
    FANBOYS
    transition word
    AWUBIS
    30s

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