Exercise 2: Dependent Clauses | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What defines a dependent clause?

(A) It always begins with a capital letter

(B) It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

(C) It is always shorter than an independent clause

(D) It must end with a question mark

Correct Answer: 1B

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

(A) Since I was tired

(B) The cat chased the mouse

(C) After we ate dinner

(D) Despite the rain

Correct Answer: 2B

Question 3:  What distinguishes a dependent clause from an independent clause?

(A) Length of the clause

(B) Presence of a subordinating conjunction

(C) Punctuation used

(D) Capitalization of the first word

Correct Answer: 3B

Question 4:  What role does a dependent clause typically play in a sentence?

(A) It provides the main idea

(B) It adds extra information

(C) It always concludes the sentence

(D) It precedes the subject

Correct Answer: 4B

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

(A) And

(B) But

(C) Because

(D) Or

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  What function does a subordinating conjunction serve in a dependent clause?

(A) It emphasizes the main point

(B) It connects the dependent clause to the independent clause

(C) It ends the sentence abruptly

(D) It is optional in dependent clauses

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'While I enjoy hiking, I prefer swimming.'

(A) I enjoy hiking

(B) While I enjoy hiking

(C) I prefer swimming

(D) While I prefer swimming

Correct Answer: 7B

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

(A) Therefore

(B) Moreover

(C) However

(D) Also

Correct Answer: 8D

Question 9:  Why are dependent clauses used in writing?

(A) To confuse readers

(B) To create longer sentences

(C) To provide additional information or context

(D) To eliminate complexity

Correct Answer: 9C

Question 10:  In the sentence 'After the storm passed, the sky cleared,' what is the dependent clause?

(A) The storm passed

(B) The sky cleared

(C) After the storm passed

(D) After the sky cleared

Correct Answer: 10C