English Grammar - Sentence Structure and Transformation: 199 MCQs with Answers

Sentence Structure and Transformation - English Grammar
English Grammar - Sentence Structure and Transformation

English Grammar- Sentence Structure and Transformation

Questions on sentence patterns, types of sentences and transformation of sentences.

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Q51. Choose the sentence containing a clause.

Right Answer: Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.


Explanation:

'Because it was raining' is a clause, having its own subject 'it' and verb 'was raining', unlike the phrases in the other options.

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Q52. Identify the number of clauses in: 'She smiled when she saw her friend.'

Right Answer: Two


Explanation:

The sentence has two clauses: 'She smiled' (main clause) and 'when she saw her friend' (subordinate clause).

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Q53. Choose the clause in: 'The man who called earlier left a message.'

Right Answer: who called earlier


Explanation:

'Who called earlier' is a relative clause modifying 'the man'.

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Q54. Identify the clause in: 'Although he was late, he still finished the project.'

Right Answer: Although he was late


Explanation:

'Although he was late' is a subordinate clause with its own subject and verb.

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Q55. Identify the main clause in: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

Right Answer: we went for a walk


Explanation:

'We went for a walk' is the main (independent) clause, which can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Q56. Choose the main clause in: 'Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.'

Right Answer: she passed the exam


Explanation:

'She passed the exam' is the main clause, expressing a complete thought that can stand alone.

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Q57. Identify the main clause in: 'When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.'

Right Answer: the students left the classroom


Explanation:

'The students left the classroom' is the main clause, a complete independent thought.

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Q58. Choose the main clause in: 'If you work hard, you will succeed.'

Right Answer: you will succeed


Explanation:

'You will succeed' is the main clause, expressing a complete independent idea.

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Q59. Identify the main clause in: 'Since he was tired, he went to bed early.'

Right Answer: he went to bed early


Explanation:

'He went to bed early' is the main clause, capable of standing alone as a sentence.

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Q60. Identify the subordinate clause in: 'She left before the movie ended.'

Right Answer: before the movie ended


Explanation:

'Before the movie ended' is the subordinate clause, dependent on the main clause for complete meaning.

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Published: 04 August 2026 | Last Updated: 08 September 2026 |


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