Unit Checkpoint: Clauses and Punctuation
Test Your Knowledge
Complete all 10 questions to check your understanding.
Checkpoint Questions
Question 1
Where should the comma go?
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If you study hard, you will pass the test.
Comma after "hard" - dependent clause comes first.
Question 2
Is this an independent or dependent clause?
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Independent Clause
It has a subject (sun), verb (rose), and complete thought.
Question 3
Is this a complete sentence?
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No - it's a dependent clause (fragment)
It needs an independent clause: "Because the road was icy, we drove slowly."
Question 4
Is this comma used correctly?
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Yes
The comma before "and" is correct because it joins two independent clauses.
Question 5
Add the correct punctuation.
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After the movie ended, we went home.
Comma after "ended" - dependent clause first.
Question 6
Which word signals a dependent clause?
A) However B) Because C) Therefore D) Next
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B) Because
"Because" is a subordinating conjunction that begins dependent clauses.
Question 7
Does this sentence need a comma?
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No comma needed
The dependent clause "until it got dark" comes after the independent clause.
Question 8
Add proper punctuation.
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Although it was cold outside, the children played in the snow.
Comma after "outside" - dependent clause first.
Question 9
What type of commas are used here?
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Series commas (listing items)
Commas separate items in a list.
Question 10
Complete this sentence properly with punctuation.
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When I finish my homework, I can play video games.
Add comma after "homework" then an independent clause.
How Did You Do?
9-10 correct: Excellent! You've mastered clauses and punctuation!
7-8 correct: Great job! Review the rules you missed.
5-6 correct: Good effort! Review the earlier lessons.
Below 5: Keep practicing! Go back through the unit.
Unit Summary
Independent
Complete thought, can stand alone
Dependent
Incomplete, needs another clause
Comma Rule
Dependent first = comma
Signal Words
when, because, if, although, since
Congratulations!
You've completed the Clauses and Punctuation unit!