Clauses Quiz

What is a clause in English grammar?Choose the correct answer:

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.

Which of the following is an independent clause?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which type of clause provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in the main clause?Choose the correct answer:

Noun Clause
Adverbial Clause
Adjective Clause
Independent Clause

Which of the following is introduced by relative pronouns such as "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that"?Choose the correct answer:

Noun Clauses
Adjective Clauses
Adverbial Clauses
Independent Clauses

Which type of clause serves as a noun in a sentence?Choose the correct answer:

Noun Clause
Adjective Clause
Adverbial Clause
Independent Clause

What is the structure of a clause?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake with clauses?Choose the correct answer:

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

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"?Choose the correct answer:

Noun Clause
Adjective Clause
Adverbial Clause
Independent Clause

Which type of clause modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb in the main clause?Choose the correct answer:

Noun Clause
Adjective Clause
Adverbial Clause
Independent Clause

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?Choose the correct answer:

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.