Independent And Dependent Clauses 1

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This quiz is used to determine a student's ability to distinguish independent and dependent clauses.

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    The pony express did not last long.
    Discuss
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 2. 
    Mail was carried by ships.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 3. 
    Because today's mail travels so slowly.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 4. 
    The pony express riders would often ride throughout the night.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 5. 
    While they were called pony boys.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 6. 
    When they carried the mail.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 7. 
    Because fuel is so expensive.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 8. 
    The pony express just might be revived.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 9. 
    Though nobody knew the trip's length.
    Discuss
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 10. 
    A rider traveled a great distance before he stopped for the night.
    Discuss
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 11. 
    Since our mail delivery is so slow.
    Discuss
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 12. 
    Before the letter arrived by pony express.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 13. 
    During summer vacation, students could sign up to ride for the pony express.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 14. 
    It would be fun.
    Discuss
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

  • 15. 
    While another letter will be delivered by the postal system.
    • A. 

      Independent Clause

    • B. 

      Dependent Clause

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