Question

11) Please choose the option that best describes the use of clauses in the sentence:
I look so happy because I just got promoted.
(a) I look so happy - independent clause / because I just got promoted -subordinate clause
(b) I look so happy - independent clause / because I just got promoted - independent clause
(c) I look so happy - subordinate clause/ because I just got promoted - independent clause

12) Please choose the option that best describes the use of clauses in the sentence:
Always lock the door before you leave unless I tell you otherwise.
(a) Always lock the door before you leave - independent clause / unless I tell you otherwise - subordinate clause
(b) Always lock the door before you leave - independent clause / unless I tell you otherwise - independent clause
(c) Always lock the door before you leave - subordinate clause / unless I tell you otherwise - independent clause

13) Please choose the option that best describes the use of clauses in the sentence:
The party is over when the neighbors complain.
(a) The party is over - subordinate clause / when the neighbors complain - independent clause
(b) The party is over - independent clause / when the neighbors complain - subordinate clause
(c) The party is over - independent clause / when the neighbors complain - independent clause


14) Please choose the option that best describes the use of clauses in the sentence:
If it snows tonight, we will not have school tomorrow.
(a) If it snows tonight - independent clause / we will not have school tomorrow - subordinate clause
(b) If it snows tonight - subordinate clause / we will not have school tomorrow - subordinate clause
(c) If it snows tonight - subordinate clause / we will not have school tomorrow - independent clause

15) Please choose the option that best describes the use of clauses in the sentence:
I went to the county fair after buying a ticket from my friend.
(a) I went to the county fair - independent clause / after buying a ticket from my friend - independent clause.
(b) I went to the county fair - independent clause / after buying a ticket from my friend - subordinate clause.
(c) I went to the county fair - subordinate clause / after buying a ticket from my friend - independent clause.

Answer 1

11) a
12) a
13) b
14) c
15) b