GRAMMAR Q1 - Set B

Question 1

What is a main clause?

Answer 1

A main clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Question 2

Define a subordinate clause.

Answer 2

A subordinate clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Question 3

Which type of clause can stand alone as a sentence?

Answer 3

Main clause.

Question 4

Which type of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence?

Answer 4

Subordinate clause.

Question 5

Identify the main clause in this sentence:
“Although it was raining, we went for a walk.”

Answer 5

“We went for a walk.”

Question 6

Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence:
“After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream.”

Answer 6

“After the movie ended.”

Question 7

True or False: A subordinate clause can also be called a dependent clause.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What type of word typically starts a subordinate clause?

Answer 8

A subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, if, when).

Question 8

Which of these is a main clause?
a) While the teacher was speaking
b) The students took notes

Answer 8

b) The students took notes

Question 9

Choose the correct sentence structure:
a) I will go to the store if you come with me.
b) If you come with me. I will go to the store.

Answer 9

a) I will go to the store if you come with me.

Question 9

Does every sentence need a main clause?

Answer 9

Yes, every sentence must have at least one main clause.

Question 10

What is the role of a subordinate clause in a sentence?

Answer 10

It adds extra information to the main clause but cannot stand alone.

Question 11

Can a sentence have more than one subordinate clause?

Answer 11

Yes, a sentence can have multiple subordinate clauses.

Question 12

Identify the subordinate clause:
“The dog barked because it heard a noise.”

Answer 12

“Because it heard a noise.”

Question 13

What is the function of the word “although” in this sentence:
“Although I studied hard, I didn’t pass the test.”

Answer 13

It introduces the subordinate clause.

Question 13

Identify the main clause in this sentence:
“Even though she was tired, she finished her homework.”

Answer 13

“She finished her homework.”

Question 14

True or False: A main clause can be part of a complex sentence.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

What is the difference between a main clause and a subordinate clause?

Answer 15

A main clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a subordinate clause cannot.

Question 16

Which of these is a subordinate clause?
a) We went to the park.
b) While we were walking home.

Answer 16

b) While we were walking home.

Question 17

Identify the main clause:
“If you finish your work, we can play a game.”

Answer 17

“We can play a game.”

Question 18

Identify the subordinate clause:
“I went to bed after I finished my homework.”

Answer 18

“After I finished my homework.”

Question 19

True or False: A subordinate clause can come at the beginning or the end of a sentence.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

Identify the main and subordinate clauses in this sentence:
“Before the storm started, we closed all the windows.”

Answer 20

Main clause: “We closed all the windows.”
Subordinate clause: “Before the storm started.”

Question 21

Can a sentence be made up entirely of two main clauses?

Answer 21

Yes, this is called a compound sentence.