Grammar Nazi Quiz: Clauses!
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- 1.
Identify the subject and predicate in the following clauses.1.) Fido enjoys the game of fetch2.) Mrs. Take grades harshly.
- A.
1.) Game, fetch 2.) Mr. Take, grades harshly
- B.
1.) Enjoys, game of fetch 2.) Grades, harshly
- C.
1.) Fido, Fetch 2.) Mrs., grades harshly
- D.
1.) Fido, enjoys the game of fetch 2.) Mrs. Take, grades harshly
Correct Answer
D. 1.) Fido, enjoys the game of fetch 2.) Mrs. Take, grades harshlyExplanation
In the first clause, "Fido" is the subject and "enjoys the game of fetch" is the predicate. In the second clause, "Mrs. Take" is the subject and "grades harshly" is the predicate.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Identify the dependent clause.
- A.
He waited.
- B.
While driving drunk.
- C.
He deemed himself "beer pong champion."
- D.
Pablo had a severe case of lactose intolerance.
Correct Answer
B. While driving drunk.Explanation
The dependent clause in this sentence is "While driving drunk." A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. In this case, "While driving drunk" is dependent on the main clause "He waited" to make sense. It provides additional information about the circumstances in which he waited.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify the subordinate clause.
- A.
Tom found the smell of deviled eggs unpleasant.
- B.
Stacy drop-kicked her dog.
- C.
Which operated like a machine,
- D.
Siphoning gasoline via the mouth,
Correct Answer
C. Which operated like a machine,Explanation
The subordinate clause in the given options is "Which operated like a machine". This clause is subordinate because it does not express a complete thought on its own and relies on the main clause to make sense. It provides additional information about something or someone mentioned in the main clause.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Identify the independent clause of the sentenceAfter sobering up in prison, Johnny vowed never to drink again.
- A.
Johnny vowed not to drink again
- B.
After sobering up in prison,
Correct Answer
A. Johnny vowed not to drink againExplanation
The independent clause of the sentence is "Johnny vowed not to drink again." This is because it can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought. The phrase "After sobering up in prison" is a dependent clause as it does not express a complete thought and relies on the independent clause to make sense.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Identify the equative clause
- A.
The doctor found a cure for AIDS.
- B.
Even though he tried his best,
- C.
Smiley the doctor issued medical marijuana
- D.
"Do you want fries with that?" the teenager asked
Correct Answer
C. Smiley the doctor issued medical marijuana -
- 6.
True or false? Adverbial clause definition: a complete thought that provides additionalinformation relevant to the main clause. It must be preceded by conjunctions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer (False) is that an adverbial clause is not a complete thought on its own, but rather provides additional information to the main clause. It does not necessarily have to be preceded by conjunctions, as it can also be introduced by other types of words such as adverbs or subordinating adverbial phrases.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Identify the main clause.
- A.
Timmy appears to be undergoing 'roid rage.
- B.
No trespassing.
- C.
While at Bertha's house,
- D.
Whoever possesses this,
Correct Answer
A. Timmy appears to be undergoing 'roid rage.Explanation
The main clause in this sentence is "Timmy appears to be undergoing 'roid rage." This is the main statement or action of the sentence and contains both a subject (Timmy) and a verb (appears to be undergoing).Rate this question:
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- 8.
True or false? Complete sentences must contain both a subject and a verb.
- A.
True, Blue.
- B.
False, schmalz.
Correct Answer
A. True, Blue.Explanation
The correct answer is "True, Blue." This means that the statement "Complete sentences must contain both a subject and a verb" is true. In order for a sentence to be considered complete, it should have a subject (the person or thing that performs the action) and a verb (the action or state of being). Without both of these elements, a sentence would be considered incomplete or grammatically incorrect. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Identify the adjective clause
- A.
The purple dinosaur.
- B.
Boys will be boys.
- C.
Here comes the dreaded grammar nazi!
- D.
Which I purchased a month ago,
Correct Answer
D. Which I purchased a month ago,Explanation
The adjective clause in the given options is "which I purchased a month ago." It modifies the noun before it and provides additional information about the noun. In this case, it gives information about the thing being referred to as "which I purchased a month ago."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Identify the coordinate clause.
- A.
And with the help of the powerpuff girls
- B.
Say hello to my little friend!
- C.
The students laughed at Rajeem's uncontrollable gas.
- D.
He went to Jareds!
Correct Answer
A. And with the help of the powerpuff girlsExplanation
The coordinate clause in this sentence is "And with the help of the powerpuff girls". This clause is independent and can stand alone as a complete sentence. It is connected to the previous sentence by the coordinating conjunction "And".Rate this question:
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- 11.
Identify the noun clause.
- A.
Armed with a leaf blower,
- B.
Whoever kicks my balls will get their lights knocked out!
- C.
At Hooters,
- D.
Marty overdosed on Viagra.
Correct Answer
B. Whoever kicks my balls will get their lights knocked out!Explanation
The noun clause in the given sentence is "Whoever kicks my balls". It functions as the subject of the main clause "will get their lights knocked out". The noun clause introduces the idea of someone performing the action of kicking the speaker's balls, and it is the focus of the main clause's statement about the consequence of that action.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Identify the clauses as independent or dependent in the following sentence:Like a heat-seeking missile, the pedophile snatched the toddler, while the mother asked for Octomom's autograph.
- A.
1.) Like a heat seeking missile = ind. clause 2.) The pedophile snatched the toddler = dep. clause 3.) While the mother asked for Octomom's autograph = dep. clause
- B.
1.) Like a heat seeking missile = dep. clause 2.) the pedophile snatched the toddler = ind. clause 3.) While the mother asked for Octomom's autograph = ind. clause
- C.
1.) Like a heat seeking missile = dep. clause 2.) the pedophile snatched the toddler = ind. clause 3.) While the mother asked for Octomom's autograph = dep. clause
- D.
1.) Like a heat seeking missile = ind. clause 2.) the pedophile snatched the toddler = dep. clause 3.) While the mother asked for Octomom's autograph = ind. clause
Correct Answer
C. 1.) Like a heat seeking missile = dep. clause 2.) the pedophile snatched the toddler = ind. clause 3.) While the mother asked for Octomom's autograph = dep. clauseExplanation
The correct answer is 1.) Like a heat seeking missile = dependent clause, 2.) the pedophile snatched the toddler = independent clause, 3.) While the mother asked for Octomom's autograph = dependent clause.
This is because the first clause "Like a heat seeking missile" does not express a complete thought and relies on the rest of the sentence for meaning. The second clause "the pedophile snatched the toddler" can stand alone as a complete thought. The third clause "While the mother asked for Octomom's autograph" also does not express a complete thought and relies on the rest of the sentence for meaning.Rate this question:
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