Question

Write SC in the space provided if the clause is a subordinate clause. Write IC in the space provided if the clause is an independent clause.
1. That store opens at nine o’clock. (___)
2. Unless you plan on leaving. (___)
3. Whatever the circumstances are. (___)
4. Bottled water was delivered to their door. (___) 5. Go away. (___)
6. If our ship arrives early. (___)
7. Whenever we finish this task. (___)
8. During the power failure, our lights went out. (___) 9. Stop. * (___)
10. Although the dam broke. (___)

Answer 1

Write SC in the space provided if the clause is a subordinate clause. Write IC in the space provided if the clause is an independent clause.

1. That store opens at nine o’clock. (IC)

2. Unless you plan on leaving. (SC)

3. Whatever the circumstances are. (SC)

4. Bottled water was delivered to their door. (IC)

5. Go away. (IC)

6. If our ship arrives early. (SC)

7. Whenever we finish this task. (SC)

8. During the power failure, our lights went out. (SC and IC)  

9. Although the dam broke. (SC)



SUBORDINATE CLAUSE:

• It is also known as the dependent clause. The Subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but doesn't make sense on its own as a sentence.. It always depends on the main clause.

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE:

• An Independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It makes sense on its own as a sentence. It is a sentence that can stand alone.