Independent And Dependent Clauses
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Choose which is an Independent clause.
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The crew saw a whale.
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Which was 2 feet.
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Alex likes.
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Under the ocean.
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This quiz assesses understanding of independent and dependent clauses, crucial for constructing sentences in English.
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Choose which is an Independent clause.
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Which had surfaced 50m under the water.
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When Mr.Hansen yelled.
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She is a dancer.
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Unless it comes today.
Correct Answer
A. She is a dancer.Explanation
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. In this case, "She is a dancer" is the only option that forms a complete thought and can function as a standalone sentence. The other options are dependent clauses or sentence fragments that require additional information to make sense.Rate this question:
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Choose which is a dependent clause.
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Although they lost the book.
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Chewy is a chinchilla.
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She likes to swim in the pool.
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Jacob is dumb.
Correct Answer
A. Although they lost the book.Explanation
The correct answer is "Although they lost the book." This is a dependent clause because it starts with a subordinating conjunction "Although" and does not express a complete thought on its own. It needs to be combined with an independent clause to form a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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Choose which is a Dependent clause.
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I enjoy the opera.
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They are going to a picnic.
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Mom found it in the washer.
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When the movie was over.
Correct Answer
A. When the movie was over.Explanation
The phrase "When the movie was over" is a dependent clause because it begins with the subordinating conjunction "when" and does not express a complete thought on its own. It relies on the rest of the sentence for its meaning and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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Choose which is an Independent clause.
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The fith graders sang.
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When I'm finished reading.
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She saw.
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They like.
Correct Answer
A. The fith graders sang.Explanation
"The fith graders sang" is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject ("The fith graders") and a verb ("sang") and expresses a complete thought.Rate this question:
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Choose which is a Dependent clause.
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The saw the fish.
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His sister.
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Jacob likes spanish class.
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Alex went to the park on sunday.
Correct Answer
A. His sister.Explanation
The phrase "His sister" is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought on its own. It is missing a subject or verb that would make it an independent clause. It is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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Choose which is a Dependent clause.
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John hit his sister.
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In the room.
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He enjoys swimming on weekdays.
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I adopted a new dog at Petsmart.
Correct Answer
A. In the room.Explanation
The phrase "In the room" is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought on its own. It lacks a subject and a verb and cannot stand alone as a sentence. Instead, it relies on the main clause "John hit his sister" to provide the necessary context and complete meaning.Rate this question:
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Choose which is an Independent clause.
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The cat is in the room.
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The dog.
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Sitting.
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Because.
Correct Answer
A. The cat is in the room.Explanation
An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone and express a complete thought. In this case, "The cat is in the room" is the only option that forms a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought. "The dog" is a noun phrase and not a complete sentence. "Sitting" is a verb participle and also not a complete sentence. "Because" is a subordinating conjunction and cannot function as an independent clause. Therefore, the correct answer is "The cat is in the room."Rate this question:
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Choose which is a Dependent clause.
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Samira ate her fruit roll.
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In spanish.
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Mr.Hansen enjoys reading.
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The dog sat.
Correct Answer
A. In spanish.Explanation
The phrase "In Spanish" is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It is dependent on the main clause "Samira ate her fruit roll" to make sense and convey a complete thought.Rate this question:
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Choose which is an Independent Clause.
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Braces.
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His brother.
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Should I use the blue or the white?
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Blue.
Correct Answer
A. Should I use the blue or the white?Explanation
The given answer "Should I use the blue or the white?" is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought. It is a question that does not rely on any other part of the sentence for its meaning.Rate this question:
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