Writer's Choice Grade 8

Unit 14: Clauses and Complex Sentences


1.	A ______ is always combined with a main clause.
		A)	complex clause
		B)	compound clause
		C)	subordinate clause
		D)	coordinate clause


2.	A/An ______ has one subject and one verb and expresses a complete thought.
		A)	subordinate clause
		B)	simple sentence
		C)	complex sentence
		D)	adjective clause


3.	A/An _____ modifies a noun or pronoun.
		A)	main clause
		B)	simple clause
		C)	adverb clause
		D)	adjective clause


4.	An adjective clause is usually introduced by a ______.
		A)	subordinating conjunction
		B)	subordinate clause
		C)	relative pronoun
		D)	coordinating conjunction


5.	Before we went to town is a/an _____.
		A)	subordinating conjunction
		B)	adverb clause
		C)	noun clause
		D)	adjective clause


6.	A noun clause is a/an ______ used as a noun.
		A)	subordinate clause
		B)	adjective clause
		C)	adverb clause
		D)	main clause


7.	Although and where are ______ .
		A)	relative pronouns
		B)	coordinating conjunctions
		C)	subordinating conjunctions
		D)	adverbial conjunctions


8.	A ______ has a main clause and at least one subordinate clause.
		A)	compound-complex sentence
		B)	simple sentence
		C)	compound sentence
		D)	complex sentence


9.	An adjective clause that is necessary to the sentence is called a/an ______.
		A)	nonessential clause
		B)	essential clause
		C)	relative clause
		D)	demonstrative clause


10.	A ______ has a subject and predicate and can stand alone as a sentence.
		A)	adverb clause
		B)	simple clause
		C)	main clause
		D)	subordinate clause