Starter quiz

  • Match each keyword to the example.
    • phrase
      ⇔
      a small, jagged blade ✓
    • main clause
      ⇔
      he picked up the knife ✓
    • subordinate clause
      ⇔
      picking up the knife ✓
  • Which of the following are true for a main clause?
    • It contains a verb.  ✓
    • It could be a sentence on its own.  ✓
    • It makes complete sense.  ✓
    • It needs a subordinate clause to make complete sense.
  • Match the types of subordinate clause to the examples.
    • relative clause
      ⇔
      which was very cold ✓
    • non-finite (-ing) clause
      ⇔
      shivering with cold ✓
    • adverbial clause
      ⇔
      as I shivered with cold ✓
  • Which of the following subordinate clauses are adverbial clauses?
    • when we were young  ✓
    • because we were too small  ✓
    • which was very difficult to understand
    • feeling very small
  • Which of these sentences contain a non-finite (-ing) clause?
    • Rushing towards the swings, we raced through the park.  ✓
    • The park, which had very little equipment, was deserted.
    • As Jun stomped in, he slammed the door behind him.
    • Jun stomped in, slamming the door behind him.  ✓
  • Which of these sentences uses a non-finite (-ing) clause correctly?
    • Looking through the window, elves were working hard.
    • Looking through the window, I looked behind me.
    • Looking through the window, I saw elves working hard.  ✓
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