Independent Clauses Practice Exercise: Independent Clauses MCQ Grammar Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

(A) Because I was late

(B) Running in the park

(C) I enjoy hiking

(D) Although it was raining

Question 2:  Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'She loves to read and she visits the library often.'

(A) She loves to read

(B) And she visits the library

(C) Often

(D) The library

Question 3:  Which of these sentences contains two independent clauses?

(A) I wanted to go for a walk but it started raining

(B) Because I was tired I stayed home

(C) If it is sunny I will go outside

(D) She is an artist

Question 4:  Select the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to connect independent clauses.

(A) I like coffee and I like tea

(B) I like coffee but

(C) I like coffee or

(D) I like coffee since I drink it every morning

Question 5:  Which option best completes the sentence: 'He studied hard for the exam ____ he wanted to pass.'

(A) Because

(B) So

(C) Although

(D) When

Question 6:  Which of the following sentences is made up entirely of independent clauses?

(A) I went to the store and bought milk

(B) While I was sleeping the phone rang

(C) Although she was tired she went to the party

(D) After the movie we went for dinner

Question 7:  Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'If you finish your homework you can play outside.'

(A) If you finish your homework

(B) You can play outside

(C) Homework

(D) Play outside

Question 8:  Which of these sentences is incorrect because it lacks an independent clause?

(A) She likes to swim

(B) Running is fun

(C) Although he is talented

(D) I enjoy cooking

Question 9:  Select the sentence that contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

(A) They went to the park

(B) I will go to the store when I finish my work

(C) She enjoys painting

(D) He ran quickly

Question 10:  Which of the following best describes the function of an independent clause?

(A) It cannot stand alone

(B) It expresses a complete thought

(C) It starts a sentence

(D) It adds detail to a sentence