Question
1. Identify the dependent clause. Select the two correct answers.
A) Lexi and I will have the same math class next year.
B) I must say that kale is my favorite green vegetable.
C) Joelle received a film camera for her birthday, but she had trouble finding a place to buy film.
D) Just in case Jonathan forgets to mow the grass in the area on the side of the garage.
E) After we return from vacation, unpack our luggage, and relax for a few hours.
2. Identify the independent clause from the examples below. Select the two correct answers.
A) I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.
B) As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.
C) The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives.
D) Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.
E) Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
3. Identify the sentence that uses a noun clause. Select the two correct answers.
A) Kesha is going to bring a pie as long as she can find the time to bake one.
B) The person whose sweater I found on the back of the chair was my former teacher.
C) Why they didn’t return any of my phone calls or emails is the question I want answered.
D) Emily spent several days thinking about what she had to do in order to make a good grade.
E) After their performance was over, the members of the comedy troupe shared a late dinner.
A) Lexi and I will have the same math class next year.
B) I must say that kale is my favorite green vegetable.
C) Joelle received a film camera for her birthday, but she had trouble finding a place to buy film.
D) Just in case Jonathan forgets to mow the grass in the area on the side of the garage.
E) After we return from vacation, unpack our luggage, and relax for a few hours.
2. Identify the independent clause from the examples below. Select the two correct answers.
A) I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.
B) As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.
C) The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives.
D) Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.
E) Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
3. Identify the sentence that uses a noun clause. Select the two correct answers.
A) Kesha is going to bring a pie as long as she can find the time to bake one.
B) The person whose sweater I found on the back of the chair was my former teacher.
C) Why they didn’t return any of my phone calls or emails is the question I want answered.
D) Emily spent several days thinking about what she had to do in order to make a good grade.
E) After their performance was over, the members of the comedy troupe shared a late dinner.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
1. The dependent clauses are:
D) Just in case Jonathan forgets to mow the grass in the area on the side of the garage.
E) After we return from vacation, unpack our luggage, and relax for a few hours.
2. The independent clauses are:
A) I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.
E) Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
3. The sentences that use a noun clause are:
C) Why they didn’t return any of my phone calls or emails is the question I want answered.
D) Emily spent several days thinking about what she had to do in order to make a good grade.
D) Just in case Jonathan forgets to mow the grass in the area on the side of the garage.
E) After we return from vacation, unpack our luggage, and relax for a few hours.
2. The independent clauses are:
A) I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.
E) Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
3. The sentences that use a noun clause are:
C) Why they didn’t return any of my phone calls or emails is the question I want answered.
D) Emily spent several days thinking about what she had to do in order to make a good grade.