Subordinate Clauses Quiz 6 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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🎯 Subordinate Clauses – Quiz 6
1. She studied diligently.
A) This is an independent clause.
B) This is a dependent clause.
2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?.
A) While I don't really like grammar homework, I do like to challenge myself to get it right!.
B) While I don't really like grammar homework I do like to challenge myself to get it right!.
3. We were watching TV when she suddenly came in.
A) Adverbial Clause of Place.
B) Adverbial Clause of Time.
C) Adverbial Clause of Manner.
D) Adverbial Clause of Reason.
4. Which part of this sentence is the subordinate clause? I went to a store that turned out to be closed.
A) That turned out to be closed.
B) I went to a store.
C) There is not a subordinate clause.
D) None of above.
5. _____ you find out about the exam, please let me know.
A) When.
B) While.
C) So.
D) If.
6. Is the following a sentence fragment (a.k.a. dependent/subordinate clause) or a complete sentence (a.k.a. independent clause)? Tyler's relationship with his dad got worse.
A) Sentence Fragment a.k.a. Subordinate clause.
B) Complete Sentence a.k.a Independent clause.
7. We must return the books today; _____ , we"ll have to pay a fine.
A) On the contrary.
B) Likewise.
C) Otherwise.
D) Anyway.
8. Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence:As soon as you get to class, start reading the 100 page short story.
A) Start reading the 100 page short story.
B) Reading the 100 page short story.
C) As soon as you get to class.
D) As you get to class.
9. How does she plan to finish all of this work by tomorrow is a mystery to me.
A) Incorrect.
B) Correct.
10. What is the following group of words? Some sea animals in deep water.
A) Phrase.
B) Independent clause.
C) Subordinate clause.
D) None of above.
11. Because she was feeling tired, Yanalie rested her head.
A) Main Clause.
B) Subordinate Clause.
12. Note down her cell phone number _____ you forget it.
A) In case.
B) As regards.
C) Unless.
D) None of above.
13. Select the sentence with a subordinate clause:.
A) My sister Rebecca, who lives in Moscow, is getting married.
B) I am playing.
C) I don't like pizza.
D) None of above.
14. Since the children were feeling sad.
A) Subordinate.
B) Independent.
C) Not a clause.
D) None of above.
15. After reading the story, how should we interpret its title?.
A) Positively.
B) Ironically.
C) Sadly.
D) Comically.
16. Which conjunction is used in the following subordinate clause:'I will go shopping unless it rains'?.
A) Because.
B) If.
C) Unless.
D) While.
17. _____ she was tired, she played the tennis match and won it.
A) In spite of.
B) Despite of the fact that.
C) Despite the fact that.
D) Despite the fact of.
18. Classify the subordinate clause in the following sentence:Catiline, who conspired against Rome, was sent int exile.
A) Concessive clause.
B) Relative clause.
C) Temporal clause.
D) Causal clause.
19. Identify the independent clause:Because of the thunderstorm, the game was cancelled.
A) The game was cancelled.
B) Because of the thunderstorm.
C) There is no independent clause.
D) None of above.
20. The University of Minnesota, WHICH IS OLDER THAN THE STATE, is Ms. Page's alma mater.
A) Adjective .
B) Noun.
C) Adverb.
D) None of above.
21. Which subordinate clause does the following sentence contain? Crocodiles have slow metabolisms, so they can go for long periods without eating.
A) None of the above.
B) Adjective.
C) Adverb.
D) Noun.
22. [Which job was most desirable] was the foremost question in Ellen's mind.
A) Noun Clause .
B) Adverb Clause.
C) Adjective Clause.
D) None of above.
23. What type of subordinate clause is this:"While Mom and I folded clothes, we watched an old movie".
A) Adverb .
B) Noun.
C) Adjective.
D) None of above.
24. What is a phrase?.
A) A group of words that works together as a complete unit, but is missing a subject and/or verb.
B) A group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and verb.
C) A group of words that does not express a complete thought, but contains a subject and verb.
D) None of above.
25. Classify each italicized subordinate clause as an adjective clause or adverb clause. However, because of a rule that excluded girls from the league, she never got a chance to play.
A) Adverb clause.
B) Adjective clause.