English II: Clauses
Identify each of the following clause was independent or subordinate. On the line provided, write IND for independent clauses or SUB for subordinate clause.
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Identify each of the following items as a sentence of a sentence fragment. On the line provided, write S for sentence or F for fragment.
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In each of the following sentences, identify the italicized clause as independent or subordinate. On the line provided, write IND for independent or SUB for subordinate.
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4 types of punctuation needed to separate independent clauses. When are these needed?
1.) . 2.) , conjunction (fanboys) 3.) ; 4.) ; conjunctive adv/traditional expression/ relative pronoun/ subordinate conjunction, Used when they're 2 or more ind. Clauses.
1 independent clause 1 or more subordinate clauses 0 punctuation
Complex sentence
2 or more independent clauses 0 subordinate clauses Some punctuation
Compound sentence
2 or more ind. Clauses 1 or more sub. Clauses Some punctuation
Compound- complex sentence
Modifies nouns and need commas (can swap around)
Coordinate adjectives
Can't be swapped
Cumulative adj
In the winter, when a blanket of snow covers the hillside.
F
Taking her time between pitches
F
The new social studies teacher who will also coach the tennis team
F
These pagodas, many-storied built by the Chinese
F
Which came as a great surprise to my aunt Wilma.
F
While Claude sets up the bookshelves
F
FOR THE PARTY EVERYONE DRESSED UP AS FAMOUS MOVIE CHARACTERS they admired.
I
HANUKKAH USUALL COMES IN DECEMBER, and it lasts for eight days.
I
MARY MCLEOD WAS AN EDUCATOR who worked to improve opportunities for African Americans
I
The bulletin board is covered with notices, but MANY OF THEM ARE FOR PAST EVENTS.
I
While mr. Foster was in Puerto Rico, HE VISITED THE PONCE ART MUSEUM.
I
Each applicant is thoroughly tested
Independent
Imitation is the sincere form of flattery
Independent
The carburetor was adjusted
Independent
The cha- cha is a Cuban dance
Independent
The other car was insured
Independent
BECAUSE GUINEA PIGS SELDOM BITE AND ARE EASY TO TAKE CARE OF, they make good pets.
S
Imala will play her solo in the concert
S
The band THAT WILL PLAY AT THE SPRING DANCE is a local favorite among high school students
S
The cheetah, WHICH CAN RUN AS FAST AS FIFTY TO SEVENTY MILES PER HOUR OVER SHORT DISTANCES, is the fastest land mammal.
S
Tulips, Lillie's, and crocuses all grow from bulbs.
S
What did you do with the map, THAT I GAVE YOU?
S
While we were in Greece, we ate a lot of feta cheese.
S
Writing is paule Marshall's profession
S
1 independent clause 0 subordinate clauses No punctuation
Simple sentence
Although the plot was very original
Subordinate
Because we needed a larger apartment
Subordinate
If the other car was insured
Subordinate
In 1887 Granville T. Woods invented a telegraph system THAT ALLOWED RAILROAD CREW MEMBERS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH RAILROAD STATIONS.
Subordinate
Unless the circulation of our paper increases
Subordinate
When the carburetor was adjusted
Subordinate