Form 2: Identifying Subordinate Clauses

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Which part of this sentence is the subordinate clause? 'The children played outside until it got dark.'

2. MultiChoice

   Identify the subordinate clause: 'Although he was tired, Leo finished reading the book.'

3. MultiChoice

   Find the subordinate clause: 'We stayed inside because the storm was severe.'

4. MultiChoice

   Which clause cannot stand alone? 'Before the party began, we decorated the entire room.'

5. MultiChoice

   Select the subordinate clause: 'She wore a thick coat so that she would stay warm.'

6. MultiChoice

   Identify the subordinate clause: 'Unless you practice daily, you won't master the piano.'

7. MultiChoice

   Where is the subordinate clause? 'The teacher smiled when the student answered correctly.'

8. MultiChoice

   Which part depends on the rest of the sentence? 'Since it is raining, we must cancel the picnic.'

9. MultiChoice

   Find the dependent clause: 'The dog barked loudly as the postman approached the door.'

10. MultiChoice

    Identify the subordinate clause: 'While the cake was baking, we set the dinner table.'

11. MultiChoice

    Which section is the subordinate clause? 'He failed to hear the bell because he was wearing headphones.'

12. MultiChoice

    Select the subordinate clause: 'If you see Tom, give him this letter.'

13. MultiChoice

    Find the subordinate clause: 'After the game ended, both teams shook hands.'

14. MultiChoice

    Which part is dependent? 'Even though it was freezing, they went swimming in the lake.'

15. MultiChoice

    Identify the subordinate clause: 'Whenever the phone rings, the parrot mimics the sound.'