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Interactive Grammar: Clauses

Learn independent and dependent clauses, relative clauses, and clause types in English.

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Duration
~64 min
Exercises
43
Level
Elementary

Overview

Learn independent and dependent clauses, relative clauses, and clause types in English.

Lesson Focus

  • Learn independent and dependent clauses, relative clauses, and clause types in English.

Level

  • A2A2 grammar practice

How to Study

  • Work through the examples below and identify the key patterns. Then try producing the structure in your own sentences.

When to use

Study goal

Understand and use Clauses accurately in context.

CEFR Level

A2 grammar

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct word or clause type for each sentence

Multiple Choice15 questions
1An independent clause .
2Which sentence contains a dependent clause?
3Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The book I borrowed was excellent.'
4Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The woman helped me was very kind.'
5'Although it was cold, she went swimming.' The underlined clause is .
6Which word introduces a dependent adverbial clause?
7'The car was parked outside belongs to my neighbour.' (object, not a person)
8A defining relative clause .
9'My brother, lives in Paris, is visiting next week.' (non-defining)
10In non-defining relative clauses, you use 'that'.
11'The city I grew up has changed a lot.' — Choose the correct pronoun.
12'I don't know why she left.' The clause 'why she left' is a .
13Which sentence uses commas correctly with a non-defining relative clause?
14' she said surprised everyone.' — which connector fits?
15Identify the clause type: 'if you study hard' in 'You will pass if you study hard.'

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with the correct relative pronoun or clause connector

Fill in the Blanks12 questions
1The teacher(who/which)taught us French retired last year.
2The film(which/who)we watched last night was brilliant.
3That is the house(where/which)I was born.
4Do you know the man(whose/who's)car is blocking the road?
5She left early(because/although)she had an important meeting.
6(Although/Because)it was raining heavily, we continued the match.
7The day(when/where)we first met was unforgettable.
8I know(what/which)you mean, but I disagree.
9My sister,(who/which)is a doctor, works at the city hospital.
10The reason(why/when)she resigned is still unclear.
11He will pass(if/although)he revises carefully.
12The company(that/who)she works for is expanding globally.

Transform the Sentences

Combine the two sentences into one using a relative clause

Transform8 questions

1The woman is my neighbour. She helped me move. → → Use 'who'

2The book was very long. I read it last week. → → Use 'which'

3I visited the town. I was born there. → → Use 'where'

4That is the student. Her essay won the prize. → → Use 'whose'

5She passed the exam. She studied every evening. → → Use 'because'

6It was very cold. They went for a walk. → → Use 'although'

7I remember the day. We first met on that day. → → Use 'when'

8He spoke quietly. Nobody could hear him. → → Use 'so … that'

Fix the Errors

Each sentence contains a clause error — rewrite it correctly

Error Fix8 questions

1The man which called yesterday is my uncle.

2My car, that I bought last year, broke down.

3She is the student whose she won the scholarship.

4Because she was tired, but she kept working.

5That is the place where I grew up there.

6He told me what did she say.

7The reason why because she left is unclear.

8Do you know the woman who her dog won the prize?

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on sentence structure cover?

Learn independent and dependent clauses, relative clauses, and clause types in English.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Elementary (A2) learners and forms part of the Sentence Structure section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.

Your Grammar Learning Path

Follow the CEFR progression for this topic cluster.

  1. A1
    There is / There are
  2. A1
    Word Order
  3. A2
    ClausesYou are here
  4. A2
    Giving Opinions
  5. A2
    Objects in Sentences
  6. A2
    Phrases
  7. A2
    Time Clauses

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