Exercise 1: Dependent Clauses | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What is a dependent clause?

(A) A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence

(B) A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

(C) A clause that always comes at the beginning of a sentence

(D) A clause that is always separated by a comma

Correct Answer: 1B

Question 2:  Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

(A) She ran fast

(B) Because it was raining

(C) The cat meowed loudly

(D) The sun is shining

Correct Answer: 2B

Question 3:  What function does a dependent clause serve in a sentence?

(A) It provides the main idea of the sentence

(B) It adds extra information

(C) It ends the sentence

(D) It always follows a conjunction

Correct Answer: 3B

Question 4:  What punctuation is typically used to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause?

(A) Period

(B) Exclamation mark

(C) Comma

(D) Semicolon

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  Which of the following words is commonly used to introduce a dependent clause?

(A) And

(B) Or

(C) Because

(D) But

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a dependent clause?

(A) It connects two independent clauses

(B) It indicates a transition between ideas

(C) It links the dependent clause to the independent clause

(D) It is unnecessary in a dependent clause

Correct Answer: 6C

Question 7:  In the sentence 'Although it was late, they continued the meeting,' what is the dependent clause?

(A) Although it was late

(B) They continued the meeting

(C) It was late

(D) Although they continued

Correct Answer: 7A

Question 8:  Which of the following is not a subordinating conjunction?

(A) Therefore

(B) Meanwhile

(C) Nevertheless

(D) So

Correct Answer: 8D

Question 9:  What is the purpose of using dependent clauses in writing?

(A) To confuse the reader

(B) To add complexity

(C) To provide additional information or context

(D) To shorten sentences

Correct Answer: 9C

Question 10:  Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

(A) I went to the store and bought some groceries

(B) Sheila danced gracefully across the stage

(C) When the bell rang the students hurried to their next class

(D) The cake tasted delicious

Correct Answer: 10C