Grammar Mastery Test, Chapter 18, Clauses

9 Questions | By Tbecker | Updated: Mar 18, 2022 | Attempts: 2563

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This is a simple test on independent and subordinate clauses. Identify whether the underlined clause is an independent clause or a subordinate clause.

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1.

As we walked down the street, it began to rain.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate
2.

When you finish the test, be sure to print out your score.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate
3.

Coming around the corner, Bill ran right into Marlene.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate
4.

Even though it was snowing, Aunt Ethyl insisted on watering the flowers.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate
5.

Since the referee was in a good mood, he only called 5-yard penalties that day.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate
6.

Jimi Hendrix upset his dentist when he told him that he played the guitar with his teeth.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate
7.

If you have any spare gum, may I have some?
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate
8.

Despite his mother's reluctance, Rauol plunged ahead and bought a wolverine.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate
9.

Please call me when you get home.
- A.
  
  Independent
- B.
  
  Subordinate