Dependent Clauses Practice Exercise: Dependent Clauses MCQ Grammar Test Online

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

(A) She went to the store

(B) After the movie ended

(C) He runs every morning

(D) I enjoy reading books

Question 2:  Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'When it rains we stay indoors.'

(A) When it rains

(B) We stay indoors

(C) Rains

(D) Stay indoors

Question 3:  Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

(A) I went for a walk

(B) He reads a book every night

(C) Although she was tired she finished the work

(D) They played soccer

Question 4:  Choose the correct sentence that contains a dependent clause.

(A) She loves to cook

(B) If it snows tomorrow

(C) He is my friend

(D) They arrived early

Question 5:  Select the option that best completes the sentence: 'I will join you ____ I finish my homework.'

(A) If

(B) Because

(C) Although

(D) Whenever

Question 6:  Which of the following is a dependent clause?

(A) Since it was raining

(B) They went to the park

(C) I enjoy hiking

(D) The dog barked loudly

Question 7:  Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Before the sun sets we should leave.'

(A) Before the sun sets

(B) We should leave

(C) Sun sets

(D) Should leave

Question 8:  Which sentence contains both an independent clause and a dependent clause?

(A) He plays guitar

(B) Because it was late they went home

(C) She enjoys painting

(D) The cat slept

Question 9:  Which of the following sentences is incorrect because it lacks a dependent clause?

(A) Although he was busy he managed to help

(B) I will go for a run if it stops raining

(C) She enjoys swimming

(D) Even though she was tired she finished her work

Question 10:  Which of these sentences illustrates a dependent clause correctly?

(A) She sang beautifully

(B) If you need help ask me

(C) They traveled across the country

(D) He plays soccer every Saturday