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Understanding Clauses and Conjunctions in English Grammar Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

because
Explanation

Introduces a dependent clause.

#2

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'After she finished her homework, she went to bed.'

After she finished her homework
Explanation

Expresses an incomplete thought.

#3

Which conjunction is used to join two independent clauses?

But
Explanation

Shows contrast between independent clauses.

#4

What is the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk'?

Although it was raining
Explanation

Cannot stand alone as a sentence.

#5

What type of conjunction is 'neither...nor'?

Correlative conjunction
Explanation

Connects equivalent sentence elements.

#6

In the sentence 'He will go to the concert if he finishes his work on time.', what type of clause is 'if he finishes his work on time'?

Dependent clause
Explanation

Cannot stand alone as a sentence.

#7

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

Nor
Explanation

Joins equivalent sentence elements.

#8

In the sentence 'She sings when she is happy.', what type of clause is 'when she is happy'?

Subordinate clause
Explanation

Depends on the main clause for meaning.

#9

Identify the type of conjunction in the sentence: 'She was hungry, yet she didn't want to eat.'

Coordinating conjunction
Explanation

Joins independent clauses.

#10

Identify the type of conjunction in the sentence: 'I want both ice cream and cake.'

Correlative conjunction
Explanation

Joins equivalent sentence elements.

#11

Identify the type of conjunction in the sentence: 'He ran fast; nevertheless, he couldn't catch the bus.'

Conjunctive adverb
Explanation

Modifies the relationship between clauses.

#12

Identify the type of conjunction in the sentence: 'She finished her work; therefore, she went home.'

Conjunctive adverb
Explanation

Modifies the relationship between clauses.

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