Starter quiz

  • A clause is a group of words that contains a verb. Which two of the following are clauses?
    • just then
    • we ran in  ✓
    • oh dear
    • Jun laughed  ✓
  • A main clause is a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense on its own. Which two of the following are main clauses?
    • which was very hot
    • it was very hot  ✓
    • Jacob felt too hot  ✓
    • because it was so hot
  • A subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a verb but does not make complete sense on its own. Which two of the following are subordinate clauses?
    • when it started to snow  ✓
    • it was snowing
    • as the snow fell  ✓
    • the snow was crisp and white
  • What is a conjunction?
    • a being or doing word
    • a word that describes a noun
    • a joining word  ✓
    • a person, place or thing
  • Match the main clause to the adverbial clause to make a complete sentence.
    • Alex gasped for air
      as he ran.  ✓
    • Izzy was heartbroken
      when the performance was cancelled. ✓
    • We all cheered
      because we had won the trophy.  ✓
  • Which two of these are true for an adverbial clause?
    • it is a type of main clause
    • it is a type of subordinate clause  ✓
    • it begins with a subordinating conjunction  ✓
    • it could be a sentence on its own
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