Types of Clauses Quiz with Answers

August 27, 2024 / By Azizul Hakim / Quizzes

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 with a subject and predicate

A punctuation mark in a sentence

A group of words without a subject

Which of the following is an independent clause?

Running through the park

She studied all night

Although she was tired

If he calls

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

Relative clause

Independent clause

Dependent clause

Coordinating clause

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

She enjoys reading novels.

The cat slept on the mat.

When the sun set, we went home.

They arrived early.

Which of the following is a relative clause?

The cake that she made was delicious.

She sang because she was happy.

Before we left, he called.

He runs every day.

What is the function of an adverbial clause?

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

To modify a noun

To serve as the subject of a sentence

To act as the main verb in a sentence

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

Dependent clause

Relative clause

Noun clause

Independent clause

Which sentence contains an essential relative clause?

The student who scored the highest won a prize.

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

The fox, barking loudly, scared the chicken.

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

Which of the following words commonly introduces a dependent clause?

And

Although

But

10.

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

Adjective clause

Dependent clause

Noun clause

Independent clause

11.

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

A dependent clause expresses a complete thought.

An independent clause cannot stand alone.

A dependent clause can stand alone.

An independent clause expresses a complete thought.

12.

Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause?

The book that I read was thrilling.

She is the one who helped me.

I wonder what he is thinking.

After we finished, we went home.

13.

Which sentence contains a coordinate clause?

The man who sold the car was kind.

I will go if you come with me.

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"?

Noun clause

Independent clause

Adjective clause

Adverbial clause

15.

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

Noun clause

Independent clause

Adjective clause

Dependent clause

16.

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

And

Since

Although

Because

17.

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

Dependent clause

Relative clause

Independent clause

Noun 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.

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

She reads books, but she prefers watching movies.

19.

Which sentence contains an adverbial clause?

They will visit if they have time.

The cake, which was delicious, was gone quickly.

The girl who was singing is my sister.

The book that you lent me was interesting.

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"?

Noun clause

Adverbial clause

Independent clause

Adjective clause

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