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Clauses Quiz
A coordinate clause is of equal importance to another clause in the sentence. It usually is joined by and, or, or but.
A dependent clause (sometimes called a subordinate clause) contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. Its meaning depends on an other part of the sentence.
An independent clause has a subject and verb which, in themselves, express a complete thought. It could be independent of the rest of the sentence.
A restrictive clause introduces information that is necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
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This is a learning tool, not a final exam!
Learning the names of the clauses is not important. It’s more important to learn to recognize the differences between them. That way, you will use the words and punctuation that is appropriate for each type.
#1. Which sentence has a COORDINATE clause?
A coordinate clause is of equal importance to another clause in the sentence. It usually is joined by and, or, or but.
#2. Which sentence has a DEPENDENT clause?
A dependent clause contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
#3. Which sentence has a RESTRICTIVE clause?
A restrictive clause introduces information that is necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
#4. Which sentence has a COORDINATE clause?
A coordinate clause is of equal importance to another clause in the sentence. It usually is joined by and, or, or but.
#5. Which sentence has a RESTRICTIVE clause?
A restrictive clause introduces information that is necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
#6. Which sentence has an ERROR?
Here’s how to choose between that and which:
- That belongs in an independent clause. The clause makes sense, by itself.
- Which belongs in a dependent clause. The clause depends on another part of the sentence.
#7. Which sentence has a COORDINATE clause?
A coordinate clause is of equal importance to another clause in the sentence. It usually is joined by and, or, or but.
#8. Which sentence has a DEPENDENT clause?
A dependent clause contains a subject and verb but its meaning depends on an other part of the sentence.
#9. When is THAT a better word choice than WHICH?
A restrictive clause introduces information that is necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
#10. Which sentence has a DEPENDENT clause?
A dependent clause contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.