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 group of words without a subject

A single word that conveys meaning

A group of words with a subject and predicate

A punctuation mark in a sentence

Which of the following is an independent clause?

If he calls

Running through the park

Although she was tired

She studied all night

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

Dependent clause

Independent clause

Relative clause

Coordinating clause

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

The cat slept on the mat.

She enjoys reading novels.

When the sun set, we went home.

They arrived early.

Which of the following is a relative clause?

Before we left, he called.

The cake that she made was delicious.

She sang because she was happy.

He runs every day.

What is the function of an adverbial clause?

To modify a noun

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

To act as the main verb in a sentence

To serve as the subject of a sentence

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

Independent clause

Relative clause

Noun clause

Dependent 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?

And

But

Although

10.

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

Noun clause

Independent clause

Adjective clause

Dependent clause

11.

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

A dependent clause can stand alone.

A dependent clause expresses a complete thought.

An independent clause cannot 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.

After we finished, we went home.

She is the one who helped me.

I wonder what he is thinking.

13.

Which sentence contains a coordinate clause?

I will go if you come with me.

They left before the show ended.

The man who sold the car was kind.

She dances and sings beautifully.

14.

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

Noun clause

Adverbial clause

Independent clause

Adjective clause

15.

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

Adjective clause

Dependent clause

Independent clause

Noun clause

16.

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

Although

Since

And

Because

17.

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

Noun clause

Relative clause

Independent clause

Dependent 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?

They will visit if they have time.

The book that you lent me was interesting.

The girl who was singing is my sister.

The cake, which was delicious, was gone quickly.

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"?

Adverbial clause

Adjective clause

Independent clause

Noun clause

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