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What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Independent and dependent clauses
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Number of questions	12
Number of answers	3
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Grade 8 Reading Quiz: Independent and Dependent Clauses

Test your understanding of independent and dependent clauses with the following quiz. Choose the correct answer for each question.

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Questions

1. Which of the following is an independent clause?

   • A. Because she was tired
   • B. She went to bed early
   • C. Although it was raining

2. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Although he studied hard, he didn't pass the exam."

   • A. He didn't pass the exam
   • B. Although he studied hard
   • C. He studied hard

3. Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

   • A. The sun sets in the west
   • B. Until it stops raining, we will stay inside
   • C. The dog barked loudly

4. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an independent clause:

   • A. If it snows tomorrow
   • B. She enjoys reading mystery novels
   • C. When I finish my homework

5. Which of the following options is a correct combination of independent and dependent clauses?

   • A. Because I was late, I missed the train
   • B. I missed the train, I was late
   • C. I was late because I missed the train

6. Identify the correct independent clause in this sentence: "Whenever she calls, I feel happy."

   • A. Whenever she calls
   • B. I feel happy
   • C. She calls

7. Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

   • A. He enjoys soccer
   • B. Even though it was cold, we went for a walk
   • C. She bought a new dress

8. Choose the correct independent clause from this pair:

   • A. Although it was late
   • B. The movie ended early
   • C. While I was studying

9. Which of the following is a dependent clause?

   • A. The cake was delicious
   • B. Where she went after school
   • C. He finished his project

10. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "Until the sun goes down, we will play outside."

    • A. Until the sun goes down
    • B. We will play outside
    • C. Play outside

11. Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?

    • A. If she studies
    • B. She will pass the test
    • C. Although he tried hard

12. Select the correct example of a complex sentence:

    • A. She loves to swim, and she swims every day.
    • B. Since it was raining, the game was canceled.
    • C. The flowers bloomed, and the bees buzzed.

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Answer Key

1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. B
11. B
12. B

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Use this quiz to assess your grasp of independent and dependent clauses. Good luck!