Exercise 3: Clauses | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What is the function of an independent clause?

(A) Provides additional information

(B) Expresses a complete thought

(C) Modifies a verb

(D) Introduces a dependent clause

Correct Answer: 1B

Question 2:  Which punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses with a related idea?

(A) Period

(B) Comma

(C) Semicolon

(D) Colon

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'After she finished her dinner, she went for a walk.'

(A) After she finished her dinner

(B) She went for a walk

(C) After she finished

(D) She finished her dinner

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  Which subordinating conjunction indicates a condition?

(A) And

(B) But

(C) If

(D) So

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  Choose the sentence with an appositive clause.

(A) The dog barked loudly.

(B) I will meet you later.

(C) My friend a talented artist painted the mural.

(D) We played soccer.

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  What purpose does a relative clause serve in a sentence?

(A) Provides background information

(B) Acts as the main idea of the sentence

(C) Modifies a verb

(D) Provides additional details about a noun

Correct Answer: 6D

Question 7:  Which punctuation mark is typically used to set off introductory elements?

(A) Period

(B) Dash

(C) Comma

(D) Exclamation mark

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  Select the compound sentence from the options below.

(A) She sings beautifully.

(B) They walked to the park.

(C) He played basketball and she watched.

(D) The cat slept on the windowsill.

Correct Answer: 8C

Question 9:  What is the primary function of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

(A) Adds descriptive details

(B) Connects independent clauses

(C) Introduces a dependent clause

(D) Modifies a noun

Correct Answer: 9B

Question 10:  Identify the sentence with an essential relative clause.

(A) The flower which was yellow bloomed beautifully.

(B) She visited her grandmother yesterday.

(C) The book that I borrowed is fascinating.

(D) We went to the park.

Correct Answer: 10C