English Grammar Quiz: Independent And Subordinate Clauses
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There are two types of clauses that one keeps getting confused about how to use, and these are independent and subordinate clauses. An independent clause is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence, whereas a dependent clause does not express a complete thought so, it is not a sentence and can't stand-alone. Determine whether the bolded words are independent or subordinate clauses.
- 1.Jason took a nap before he left for his friend's house.
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 2.
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 3.Although you may disagree, I still say Sheila is the best person for the job.
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 4.There would be less tension between them if they could just see eye to eye.
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 5.I'm bringing my homework along even though we don't plan to stay long.
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 6.In order that we may be respectful of the presenters, please turn off your cell phones.
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 7.I knew this was going to be an exciting game when Andrew took his first swing.
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 8.Before you go, would you please be sure to clean up the mess you make?
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 9.It seemed like only yesterday that I was here playing tag with my friends Julie and Laurie
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
- 10.Since she was only just around the corner, Paula decided to walk to the store instead of driving.
- A.
Independent
- B.
Subordinate
- C.
I'm not sure
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