Subordinate Clause Quiz

1. What is a Subordinate Clause?

A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence
A group of words with a subject and verb, but cannot stand alone as a sentence
A group of words without a subject or verb
A group of words that does not express a complete thought

2. Identify the Subordinate Clause: "After I finished my homework, I went to bed."

After I finished my homework
I went to bed
Finished my homework
Went to bed

3. Which sentence contains an Adjectival Subordinate Clause?

The book that I read last night was interesting.
After the movie, we went for dinner.
I don’t know where he went.
She sings beautifully.

4. Which is NOT a common subordinate conjunction?

And
Because
Although
If

5. Identify the mistake: "He left the party, he was tired."

No mistake
Comma splice
Dangling participle
Fragment

6. Which sentence contains a Nominal Subordinate Clause?

The man with the hat is my uncle.
Wherever you go, I will follow.
I believe that honesty is the best policy.
Although he was late, he still made an effort to join.

7. Identify the Subordinate Clause: "The place where we met was magical."

The place
Where we met
Was magical
We met

8. Which sentence correctly uses a Subordinate Clause?

I enjoy reading, I often visit the library.
Even though he studied hard, he didn’t pass the test.
The girl, running, tripped on a stone.
The dog barked, it was loud.

9. Which sentence does NOT contain a Subordinate Clause?

Before we leave, make sure to check the doors.
The cake, which was delicious, was made by Sarah.
The sun sets in the west.
If you see her, say hello.

10. Which sentence contains two Subordinate Clauses?

The man, who was jogging in the park, found the wallet that I lost.
The girl who is dancing is talented.
My friend, who is a chef, cooks delicious meals.
The car that is parked outside is new.