Question

Part 1: Identify both the independent clause and subordinate clause in the following sentences (4 marks).


1) After a long day of skiing, we returned to the cabin for a cup of hot chocolate.

Independent clause: we returned to the cabin for a cup of hot chocolate.
Subordinate clause: After a long day of skiing

2) Since Beth is afraid of the dark, she sleeps with a nightlight.

Independent clause: Since Beth is afraid of the dark
Subordinate clause: she sleeps with a nightlight

3) After he won the lottery, the man made a large donation to charity.

Independent clause: the man made a large donation to charity
Subordinate clause: After he won the lottery

4) Once you have rebooted your computer, you can install the update.

Independent clause:
Subordinate clause:

Answer 1

Answer: Independent Clause : You can install the update

Subordinate Clause : once you have rebooted your computer

Explanation: the subordinate clause will be " subordinate adverb clause of time " as it answers to the question ' when ? '