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Class 9 English · Chapter 8 · Test 2

Test 2: Unit 8: Grammar and Text MCQs

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  1. Question 1

    Choose the correct option according to grammar: Which of the following is a complex sentence?

    • AThe cat chased the mouse.
    • BThe sun is shining, so we have decided to go for a picnic.
    • CWhen the bell rang, the students left the classroom.
    • DFlowers bloom in spring.
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    Answer: C

    A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause; option B joins two independent clauses with 'so'.

  2. Question 2

    Choose the correct option according to grammar: In the sentence "Although it was still early, the park was bustling with people," the dependent clause is:

    • Athe park was bustling with people
    • BAlthough it was still early
    • Cit was still early, the park
    • Dbustling with people
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    Answer: B

    The dependent clause starts with the subordinating conjunction 'although' and cannot stand alone.

  3. Question 3

    Choose the correct option according to grammar: In the sentence "The tour guide explained the history of each artifact in great detail," the object is:

    • Athe history of each artifact
    • BThe tour guide
    • Cexplained
    • Din great detail
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    Answer: A

    The object receives the action of the verb 'explained'; 'in great detail' is an adverbial phrase.

  4. Question 4

    Choose the correct option according to grammar: Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

    • ABecause it was raining. We stayed indoors.
    • BBecause it was raining; we stayed indoors.
    • CBecause, it was raining we stayed indoors.
    • DBecause it was raining, we stayed indoors.
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    Answer: D

    A dependent clause at the start of a sentence is followed by a comma before the independent clause.

  5. Question 5

    Choose the correct option according to grammar: Which word is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

    • Aso
    • Balthough
    • Cbecause
    • Dwhile
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    Answer: A

    'So' joins independent clauses; although, because and while introduce dependent clauses.

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