Dependent clauses

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A quick quiz which asks you to match dependent to independent clauses to make complex sentences.
Susannah Close
Quiz by Susannah Close, updated more than 1 year ago
Susannah Close
Created by Susannah Close over 8 years ago
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Question 1

Question
Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese, [blank_start]Emily refused to eat it.[blank_end]
Answer
  • Emily refused to eat it.
  • Unless Christine finishes her homework.
  • Because her best friend insisted.
  • Nick gave a handful of chips to the dog.

Question 2

Question
While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the television, [blank_start]the dog gnawed on the coffee table.[blank_end]
Answer
  • the dog gnawed on the coffee table.
  • since he gained a B in his last mock.
  • whilst Diane decided to plant tomatoes.
  • who was sniffing around the picnic table

Question 3

Question
Nick gave a handful of potato chips to the dog, [blank_start]who was sniffing around the picnic table[blank_end].
Answer
  • Who was sniffing around the picnic table
  • Tanya did poorly on her history exam.
  • Where the sun blazed the longest.
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