Exercise 2: Independent Clauses | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What defines an independent clause?

(A) A group of words that lacks a subject and a verb.

(B) A group of words that depends on another clause to form a complete sentence.

(C) A group of words that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

(D) A group of words that functions as a noun or pronoun.

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?

(A) While it was raining outside.

(B) The dog barked loudly at midnight.

(C) Because she felt tired.

(D) Jumping over the fence.

Correct Answer: 2B

Question 3:  What role does an independent clause play in sentence structure?

(A) It provides additional information.

(B) It introduces a dependent clause.

(C) It expresses a complete thought and can function as a standalone sentence.

(D) It connects two independent clauses.

Correct Answer: 3C

Question 4:  Which element is essential for an independent clause?

(A) A verb

(B) A dependent clause

(C) A subordinate conjunction

(D) A complete thought

Correct Answer: 4A

Question 5:  Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'She danced gracefully.'

(A) She danced

(B) gracefully

(C) She danced gracefully

(D) danced gracefully

Correct Answer: 5A

Question 6:  Which punctuation mark is typically used to separate two independent clauses without a conjunction?

(A) Period

(B) Comma

(C) Question mark

(D) Colon

Correct Answer: 6A

Question 7:  What should you avoid when combining two independent clauses?

(A) Using a semicolon

(B) Using a coordinating conjunction

(C) Using a comma splice

(D) Using a subordinating conjunction

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  Which of the following sentences correctly joins two independent clauses?

(A) She finished her homework because she studied.

(B) She finished her homework so she went to bed.

(C) She finished her homework; she went to bed.

(D) She finished her homework while she watched TV.

Correct Answer: 8C

Question 9:  What is the primary function of a coordinating conjunction when used to join independent clauses?

(A) It indicates contrast between ideas.

(B) It introduces a dependent clause.

(C) It joins two independent clauses of equal importance.

(D) It establishes a cause-and-effect relationship.

Correct Answer: 9C

Question 10:  Which of the following exemplifies an independent clause?

(A) When they arrived at the party.

(B) After he finished his dinner.

(C) The children played outside.

(D) Although she was tired.

Correct Answer: 10C