Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause.
1. Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.
2. After the flood, the family moved into a temporary shelter.
3. While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon eating potato chips.
4. When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.
5. Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.
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6. Students who fail to show up for the Regents' test must enroll in the Regents' remediation courses.
7. When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.
8. After Juan completed the assignment, he swam laps at the gym.
9. Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.
10. Before completing the assignment, Evan decided to eat a quick lunch.
Identifying Dependent and Independent Clauses - Practice 1 Answer Key
IDENTIFYING DEPENDENT AND INDEPENDENT CLAUSES - PRACTICE 2
Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause.
1. Juan continued playing although he injured his knee.
2. I thought that the offer was too good to be true.
3. While I was scrubbing the floors, Juliet was watching television.
4. Although tired and grumpy, Laura agreed to babysit for her sister-in-law.
5. Inspired and energized, Sean solved the case of the missing energy drink.
6. While driving home from spring break, Maria saw a tornado touch down.
7. People who drink and drive should be arrested.
8. Ever since my daughter purchased a ferret, I have noticed that authors describe their bad
guys as ferret-like.
9. Such descriptions are not l