Deck 14: Phrases and Clauses

Question 1

Which one of the following statements is true?

A) A complete sentence is also called an independent clause.
B) An independent clause can be missing a subject.
C) An independent clause can be missing a verb.
D) An independent clause is the same as a dependent clause.

Answer 1

A complete sentence is also called an independent clause.

Question 2

Which one of the following is a dependent clause?

A) We can go to the beach on Wednesday.
B) I hope you will drive, but I don't mind taking my car.
C) If you can't talk your parents into it.
D) I know a great seafood restaurant right by the water.

Answer 2

If you can't talk your parents into it.

Question 3

Which one of the following is a dependent clause?

A) Marci graduated at the top of her class in high school.
B) She was admitted with honors into her college degree program.
C) Throughout her college courses, she continued to earn high grades.
D) Because she graduated from college with honors as well.

Answer 3

Because she graduated from college with honors as well.

Question 4

Which one of the following is a dependent clause?

A) The arson fire burned brightly.
B) By the time the fire department had been called.
C) The house was completely destroyed.
D) The family lost their belongings but not their lives.

Question 5

Read this sentence: Children are influenced by violent video games . Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The underlined part is a dependent clause.
B) The underlined part is a phrase.
C) The underlined part is an independent clause.
D) The underlined part is the subject.

Question 6

Read this sentence: When we opened the door , a skunk ran into the house. Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The underlined part is a dependent clause.
B) The underlined part is a phrase.
C) The underlined part is an independent clause.
D) The underlined part is the subject.

Question 7

Read this sentence: The exam will be held tomorrow , unless the professor changes her syllabus. Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The underlined part is a dependent clause.
B) The underlined part is a phrase.
C) The underlined part is an independent clause.
D) The underlined part is the subject.

Question 8

Read this sentence: Famous chef Gordon Ramsay has his own line of dinnerware. Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The underlined part is a dependent clause.
B) The underlined part is a verb phrase.
C) The underlined part is an independent clause.
D) The underlined part is the subject.

Question 9

Read this sentence: Because of the recent economic problems, many people have lost their homes . Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The underlined part is a dependent clause.
B) The underlined part is a phrase.
C) The underlined part is an independent clause.
D) The underlined part is the subject.

Question 10

Read this sentence: My children and I are going to Guatemala next summer to help build houses. Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The underlined part is a dependent clause.
B) The underlined part is a phrase.
C) The underlined part is an independent clause.
D) The underlined part is the subject.

Question 11

In the following paragraph, each sentences is made up of two clauses. Underline the coordinating or subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns. Then label each clause either independent (Ind) or dependent (Dep).

-election is significant, even if the candidates are not very popular. Sometimes people think that their votes don't matter. However, every vote counts, especially when we have Presidential elections. The position of United States President is very important because this person can influence the whole world. We need to be informed voters, whether we are young or old. When a strong, well-respected leader is in office, the morale of the entire country is lifted. We need honest leaders whom we can trust. Every American adult should be registered to vote, and we should eagerly exercise and protect that right.