Clauses Practice Exercise: Clauses MCQ Grammar Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?

(A) Although it was raining

(B) Because I was tired

(C) I will go for a walk

(D) When the sun sets

Question 2:  Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Whenever I visit the city I enjoy the parks.'

(A) Whenever I visit the city

(B) I enjoy the parks

(C) The city

(D) Enjoy the parks

Question 3:  Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a subordinate clause?

(A) I went to the store I needed groceries

(B) After I finished my homework I watched TV

(C) The dog barked loudly

(D) I enjoy ice cream

Question 4:  Select the sentence that includes an adverbial clause.

(A) The teacher smiled

(B) If you study hard you will pass

(C) She loves to dance

(D) The sun is shining brightly

Question 5:  In which sentence is the relative clause used correctly?

(A) The book that I borrowed was interesting

(B) The book I borrowed that was interesting

(C) That I borrowed was interesting the book

(D) I borrowed the interesting book that

Question 6:  Which of the following is an example of a noun clause?

(A) What you said was surprising

(B) The dog barked loudly

(C) She ran quickly

(D) The book on the table

Question 7:  Identify the correct sentence structure containing both an independent and dependent clause.

(A) Although I was tired I decided to go out

(B) I decided to go out because it was late

(C) Going to the park I saw a dog

(D) I was late because of traffic

Question 8:  Which sentence includes a conditional clause?

(A) She loves to sing

(B) If it rains we will stay inside

(C) The sun is shining brightly

(D) They went to the concert

Question 9:  Select the sentence that uses a compound sentence structure.

(A) I enjoy reading because it is relaxing

(B) I enjoy reading and I like to write

(C) Reading is fun

(D) Although I read often

Question 10:  Which sentence contains an adjectival clause?

(A) The man who won the race is my brother

(B) I will go to the store

(C) She sings beautifully

(D) They arrived late