Test: Clause - 2 - CUET MCQ

A dependent clause is used to add more information to the main clause. It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and needs to be connected to an independent clause.

The independent clause contains the main idea of the sentence and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

"When I get home" is an adverb clause because it modifies the verb "give" by telling when the action will happen. Adverb clauses are often introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as "when," "while," "before," "after," "until," "as," "since," and "because." In this sentence, the subordinating conjunction is "when."

"That she gave me" is an adjective clause because it modifies the noun "gift" and provides more information about it.

An independent clause makes sense on its own and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not convey a complete thought.

The dependent clause in this sentence is "If you study hard," as it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the independent clause "you will succeed" for its meaning.

A dependent clause begins with a conjunction, such as "although," "because," "if," or "when."

A sentence can have any number of clauses, depending on the complexity of the sentence and the ideas being conveyed.

A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence (A dependent clause needs an independent clause to complete its meaning.)