Clauses Quiz

1. What is a clause in English grammar?

A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.
A group of words that functions as a single unit but lacks a subject or verb.
A single word that expresses a complete idea.
A group of words that contains only a subject.

2. Which of the following is an independent clause?

Because I was tired
She ran to catch the bus
Although it was raining
If you work hard

3. Which type of clause provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in the main clause?

Noun Clause
Adverbial Clause
Adjective Clause
Independent Clause

4. Which of the following is introduced by relative pronouns such as "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that"?

Noun Clauses
Adjective Clauses
Adverbial Clauses
Independent Clauses

5. Which type of clause serves as a noun in a sentence?

Noun Clause
Adjective Clause
Adverbial Clause
Independent Clause

6. What is the structure of a clause?

Verb + Predicate
Subject + Adjective
Subject + Predicate
Noun + Verb

7. Which of the following is NOT a common mistake with clauses?

Run-on sentences
Using a clause as a single word
Sentence fragments
Misplaced modifiers

8. In the sentence "The boy, who is wearing a red hat, is my neighbor," which type of clause is "who is wearing a red hat"?

Noun Clause
Adjective Clause
Adverbial Clause
Independent Clause

9. Which type of clause modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb in the main clause?

Noun Clause
Adjective Clause
Adverbial Clause
Independent Clause

10. Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

She ran to catch the bus.
The sun is shining brightly.
Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
They are going on vacation next week.