4.01 Quiz: Independent Dependent and Noun Clauses

How can these sentences be combined to include a dependent clause? The pianist had great talent. He could play Rachmaninoff blindfolded.

The pianist's great talent was that he could play Rachmaninoff blindfolded

Select the sentence that contains a noun clause.

He fell ill and died in 1799, but we know that his legacy continues today.

What is the function of the noun clause in this sentence? The investigation of the bank robbery determined who committed the crime.

direct object

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

Although he and Alexander Hamilton worked together on the Federalist Papers, Madison opposed many of Hamilton's ideas.

Select the clause from the drop-down menu to correctly complete the sentence. _____________________________ Benjamin Franklin was a world-renowned scientist.

Because he made significant discoveries about electricity,