Name: ______Date: ______
Clauses Practice Test
Part A: Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences
Directions: If the group of words is a sentence, write S on the line. If the group of words is a fragment, write F, and if it is a run-on, write RO.
______1.Because he wanted a new car.
______2.He worked all summer.
______3.That the sun is shining.
______4.Whenever I find money on the ground.
______5.Since my favorite show was cancelled, I have been watching more football,
it is my favorite sport.
______6.As soon as I save enough money, I am going to move to Germany.
______7.I completed my chores, then I walked to the store.
______8.I was grounded because I was late for curfew.
______9.Whoever left the refrigerator door open.
______10.Once I finally learned how to ride a bike.
______11.Before you go to school.
______12.Since she left for college, her parents have missed her.
______13.As if no one was watching.
______14.I watched.
______15.John loved his new sweater, it was his favorite shade of blue.
______16.When you’re finished with the laundry, sweep the kitchen floor.
______17.Although it wasn’t my size, since it was from my favorite aunt.
______18.I know you were in my closet because my clothes have been moved around.
______19.Whoever can answer first.
______20.We fought, we won, we cheered.
______21.She bought him the tickets for the concert that was sold out.
______22.However you would like to thank him.
______23.I didn’t see the movie yet even though everyone’s talking about.
______24.Clean your plate, then you can have dessert.
______25.Whenever I see you.
______26.Steve is going to try out for the basketball team, I hope he makes it.
______27.Elena knows.
______28.They built a fort before the snowball fight began.
______29.Unless you’re tough.
______30.Since I had already done my chores, while I have the free time.
______31.Sandy bought herself a new car, did you see it?
______32.Even though you want to, you need to finish this project because your grade
depends on it.
______33.I studied for this test, then I aced it.
______34.If you want to go to prom?
Part B: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
Directions: For each of the following sentences, write IC on the line if the underlined clause is independent and SC on the line if the underlined clause is subordinate.
______1.I can’t imagine what my parents got me for my birthday.
______2.Since she failed the final exam, Annie will have to retake physics.
______3.Elizabeth got a job before she turned sixteen.
______4.Was this the album that won a Grammy?
______5.Turn on your blinker before merging into traffic.
______6.What will we do if he finds out about the surprise party?
______7.When a Vikings game is on TV, everyone watches.
______8.Do you know why Mars is red?
______9.Algebra becomes easier once you understand how to balance an equation.
______10.Unless I get called in to work, I am free on Saturday.
______11.Although my mom doesn’t like dogs, my dad bought us a poodle in the
hopes that she’d grow to love it.
______12.I talk in my sleep, which is strange to my friends when they sleep over at
my house.
______13.Before you get upset, listen to my side of the story.
______14.Please give whoever call my new phone number.
______15.If you haven’t signed up for the new club, you had better do it today.
______16.Green is my favorite color, so everything in my room is a different
shade of green.
______17.As long as the sun shines in the sky, I will be your friend.
______18.Gas prices are going up, so fuel-efficient cars are becoming more popular.
______19.The cat looked as if she were up to no good.
______20.We gathered our belongings, and then we checked out of the hotel.
______21.When the sun is in the center of the sky, it is “high noon.”
______22.I had a difficult time believing that we would never see him again.
______23.After he had broken several records, Pet Rose became the baseball player of
the year.
______24.Mark will go to a business school after leaving high school.
______25.Is this the music that you wanted?
______26.Turn off the lights before you go to bed.
______27.What will we do if the power fails?
______28.When there is a heavy snowfall in the city, everything stops.
______29.Do you know what the winning number is?
______30.Prices of farm products fell after the Erie Canal opened.
______31.Unless the rain stops, the game will be cancelled.
______32.Shannon won the 100 yard dash, and she medaled in the long jump.
______33.When I don’t know the answer to a question, I twirl my pencil.
Part C: Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Clauses
Directions: Identify whether the underlined clause is adjective, adverb, or noun. If the clause is an adjective clause, write ADJ on the line next to the sentence. If it is an adverb clause write ADV, and it is a noun clause, write N.
______1.Soccer is the sport that I like best.
______2.When they are in orbit, astronauts can float around the space shuttle.
______3.As soon as your homework is done, you can play Guitar Hero.
______4.Whoever drives a red Oldsmobile needs to turn his or her lights off.
______5.I will be happy with whatever you give me.
______6.Information that only the government can know is high classified.
______7.When pigs fly, I will go bungee jumping.
______8.Some of the supplies that a carpenter needs are a hammer, drill, screwdrive,
and a level.
______9.the teacher thought that the paper might be plagiarized.
______10.The students returned to class after the fire drill was over.
______11.One game that I have never played is Death to All Humans.
______12.Carrie made the jump-shot as the game clock was running out.
______13.Benjamin Franklin said that a penny saved is a penny earned.
______14.What my mom wanted me to do was clean my room.
______15.Do you know who painted that portrait of George Washington?
______16.Green isn’t the only color that I like.
______17.I will buy whichever shirt you want.
______18.Although it doesn’t sound correct, the plural of cul de sac is culs de sac.
______19.When I want to feel better about myself, I do nice things for others.
______20.Princess Diana, who died in a tragic accident, was a role model to many girls
and women.
______21.The NFL changed the rules about touching a quarterback so that these
valuable players would be better protected.
______22.Learning the native language is helpful in whatever country you visit.
______23.Someone who has size ten feet committed the crime.
______24.I often ask my aunt why she became a police officer.
______25.Wash your hands before dinner because they are filthy.
______26.Which players make the team depends on skill, attitude, and dedication.
______27.Whenever I need a helping hand, I can count on my sister.
______28.Seeing their favorite celebrities in person is what many fans love about live
concerts.
______29.As long as you have enough money saved up, you can go on vacation with
us.
______30.The house where Bob Dylan once lived sold for over a million dollars.
______31.The 1960s was a time when many Civil Rights leaders joined together to
improve the lives of African Americans.
______32.Before I left for work, I forgot to feed the dog.
______33.She doesn’t know why you stopped talking to her.
______34.I enjoy the will Ferrell movies that I’ve seen.
______35.I lost the jacket that I bought on sale last week.
______36.Elizabeth is the one who got the most votes.
______37.When you are applying for a job, dress appropriately.
______38.As soon as the ride started, people began screaming.
______39.Whoever returns the lost cell phone, will receive a reward.
______40.The department will be grateful for whatever you do.
______41.Literature that describes future events is called science fiction.
______42.When the moon moves between the earth and the sun, a solar eclipse
occurs.
______43.Some of the tools that mountain climber uses are picks, ropes, and climbing
boots.
______44.The gymnast felt that her timing was off.
______45.The laborers returned to work after the strike was over.
______46.One sport that is very popular in Minnesota is ice hockey.
______47.Autumn leaves drifted to the pavement as a brisk breeze brushed the
countryside.
______48.Mark Twain said that cauliflower is just cabbage with a college education.
______49.What the reporter really wanted was a mystery to us.
______50.Do you know who invented the microscope?
______51.I will give whoever knows this answer a prize.
______52.Because I was late for the appointment, I had to reschedule.
______53.The button that is marked with a triangle turns on the hazard flashers.
______54.My sister scored the goal that won the game.
______55.This is the place where we first met.
______56.Give your money to the lady who works at the customer service desk.