Question 1

Which conjunction is used to join an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

subordinating

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coordinating

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correlative

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conjunctive

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

although

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but

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and

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or

Question 3

Which type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

independent

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subordinate

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dependent

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complex

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

because she was tired

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He ate dinner

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I went to the store

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They played soccer

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

After I finished my homework, I went to bed.

Answer

She ran fast.

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He is tall and strong.

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I like pizza.

Question 6

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

while

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and

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but

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or

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

Accepted Answer

She sings beautifully.

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While I was eating.

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After we finished the game.

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Because it was raining.

Question 8

Which is an example of a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, they still went for a walk.

Answer

She danced gracefully.

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He is tall and athletic.

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I like ice cream.

Question 9

Which type of sentence contains both an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?

Accepted Answer

complex

Answer

simple

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complex-compound

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compound

Question 10

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

After she finished her homework, she went to the park.

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He enjoys playing soccer.

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She is tall and athletic.

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The cat meowed loudly.

Question 11

Which of the following is an independent clause?

Accepted Answer

I went to the store.

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After I finished my homework.

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Because it was raining.

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When the bus arrives.

Question 12

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Although it was cold outside

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She loves to read books.

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They went to the beach.

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He ate dinner.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Because I was tired

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She is a doctor.

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He ran fast.

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They played basketball.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Because I studied hard, I got good grades.

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She ran quickly.

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They play soccer.

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I like to swim.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

Answer

Both independent and dependent clauses can stand alone as sentences.

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An independent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause can.

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Independent and dependent clauses have the same meaning.

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