Types of Clauses Quiz with Answers

Welcome to the Types of Clauses Quiz with Answers! This quiz tests your understanding of different types of clauses and how they function within sentences. Clauses are important parts of English grammar; mastering them is key to writing clear, effective sentences. Whether you’re reviewing for a test or just brushing up on your grammar skills, this quiz will help you identify, differentiate, and properly use independent, dependent, and relative clauses.

What is a clause?

A single word that conveys meaning

A group of words without a subject

A punctuation mark in a sentence

A group of words with a subject and predicate

Which of the following is an independent clause?

She studied all night

Running through the park

If he calls

Although she was tired

What type of clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence?

Independent clause

Relative clause

Dependent clause

Coordinating clause

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

They arrived early.

The cat slept on the mat.

She enjoys reading novels.

When the sun set, we went home.

Which of the following is a relative clause?

Before we left, he called.

He runs every day.

She sang because she was happy.

The cake that she made was delicious.

What is the function of an adverbial clause?

To act as the main verb in a sentence

To modify a noun

To serve as the subject of a sentence

To act like an adverb, modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb

Identify the type of clause in the following sentence: "If it rains, we will stay indoors."

Dependent clause

Relative clause

Independent clause

Noun clause

Which sentence contains an essential relative clause?

The student who scored the highest won a prize.

The book, which was on the table, is mine.

The city, which is famous for its food, is bustling.

The fox, barking loudly, scared the chicken.

Which of the following words commonly introduces a dependent clause?

But

Although

And

10.

In the sentence "He knows that she is coming," what type of clause is "that she is coming"?

Adjective clause

Noun clause

Independent clause

Dependent clause

11.

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

A dependent clause expresses a complete thought.

An independent clause expresses a complete thought.

A dependent clause can stand alone.

An independent clause cannot stand alone.

12.

Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause?

I wonder what he is thinking.

The book that I read was thrilling.

She is the one who helped me.

After we finished, we went home.

13.

Which sentence contains a coordinate clause?

I will go if you come with me.

The man who sold the car was kind.

She dances and sings beautifully.

They left before the show ended.

14.

What type of clause is used in the following sentence: "The man who is wearing a hat is my uncle"?

Adverbial clause

Independent clause

Noun clause

Adjective clause

15.

In the sentence "We stayed home because it was raining," what type of clause is "because it was raining"?

Noun clause

Dependent clause

Adjective clause

Independent clause

16.

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

Since

Because

Although

And

17.

What type of clause is that: "Because she needed milk"?

Dependent clause

Noun clause

Independent clause

Relative clause

18.

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

The car stopped suddenly.

He ran fast because he was late.

She reads books, but she prefers watching movies.

When the bell rings, we will go home, and we will relax.

19.

Which sentence contains an adverbial clause?

The cake, which was delicious, was gone quickly.

The book that you lent me was interesting.

They will visit if they have time.

The girl who was singing is my sister.

20.

In the sentence "I believe that honesty is the best policy," what is the role of the clause "that honesty is the best policy"?

Independent clause

Adverbial clause

Noun clause

Adjective clause

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