DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the main clause(s) in each sentence. (28 points)
*Use a capital letter and end punctuation in your answer.
*Look at the FIRST number in parentheses to determine how many clauses are in the sentence.
*Each clause must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*Do not include the coordinating conjunction or conjunctive adverb if the sentence contains one.
2. Identify the subordinate clause(s) in each sentence. (23 points)
*Do not include any commas or end punctuation in your answer.
*Look at the SECOND number in parentheses to determine how many clauses are in the sentence.
*Each clause must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
Main Clause: My sister is moving because she got a new job.
Subordinate Clause: My sister is moving because she got a new job.
Main Clause: Although I promised I’d be there, I couldn’t make it because my car wouldn’t start.
Subordinate Clause #1: Although I promised I’d be there, I couldn’t make it because my car wouldn’t start.
Subordinate Clause #2: Although I promised I’d be there, I couldn’t make it because my car wouldn’t start.
Main Clause #1: Even if you mail the card today, it won’t arrive until after her birthday, and you will have to call anyway.
Main Clause #2: Even if you mail the card today, it won’t arrive until after her birthday, and you will have to call anyway.
Subordinate Clause: Even if you mail the card today, it won’t arrive until after her birthday, and you will have to call anyway.
Main Clause #1: If this snow continues, school will be canceled, and we’ll have to stay home.
Main Clause #2: If this snow continues, school will be canceled, and we’ll have to stay home.
Subordinate Clause: If this snow continues, school will be canceled, and we’ll have to stay home.
Main Clause: The snack bar, which is open all year, is behind the boathouse.
Subordinate Clause: The snack bar, which is open all year, is behind the boathouse.
Main Clause #1: Angela called while you were out, but she didn’t leave a message.
Main Clause #2: Angela called while you were out, but she didn’t leave a message.
Subordinate Clause: Angela called while you were out, but she didn’t leave a message.
Main Clause #1: Even though Carey is gone for the weekend, the cat sleeps on her bed, and the dog sleeps in her doorway.
Main Clause #2: Even though Carey is gone for the weekend, the cat sleeps on her bed, and the dog sleeps in her doorway.
Subordinate Clause: Even though Carey is gone for the weekend, the cat sleeps on her bed, and the dog sleeps in her doorway.
Main Clause: Unless it rains, she will take her binoculars and go birdwatching.
Subordinate Clause: Unless it rains, she will take her binoculars and go birdwatching.
Main Clause: Will the person who lost a pearl necklace please come to the front desk?
Subordinate Clause: Will the person who lost a pearl necklace please come to the front desk?
Main Clause #1: If you simply paint over them, the cracks will return, and you’ll have to paint again.
Main Clause #2: If you simply paint over them, the cracks will return, and you’ll have to paint again.
Subordinate Clause: If you simply paint over them, the cracks will return, and you’ll have to paint again.
Main Clause: When ice is on the road, drive more cautiously.
Subordinate Clause: When ice is on the road, drive more cautiously.
Main Clause #1: After I heard Sylvia McNair, I bought one of her CDs, and I sent her a fan letter.
Main Clause #2: After I heard Sylvia McNair, I bought one of her CDs, and I sent her a fan letter.
Subordinate Clause: After I heard Sylvia McNair, I bought one of her CDs, and I sent her a fan letter. (2, 1)
Main Clause: Jim is going with us Wednesday if he can take time off from work.
Subordinate Clause: Jim is going with us Wednesday if he can take time off from work.
Main Clause: As long as Rick is going to the store, could he buy some nachos for me?
Subordinate Clause: As long as Rick is going to the store, could he buy some nachos for me?
Main Clause #1: After I have written a story, I often feel amazed that the words are mine, but I’m still hesitant to show it to anyone else.
Main Clause #2: After I have written a story, I often feel amazed that the words are mine, but I’m still hesitant to show it to anyone else.
Subordinate Clause #1: After I have written a story, I often feel amazed that the words are mine, but I’m still hesitant to show it to anyone else.
Subordinate Clause #2: After I have written a story, I often feel amazed that the words are mine, but I’m still hesitant to show it to anyone else.
Main Clause: After Bruce spilled paint on the couch, he decided he should have hired a professional painter.
Subordinate Clause: After Bruce spilled paint on the couch, he decided he should have hired a professional painter.
Main Clause: Although February is a short month, it seems longer because its days are gray.
Subordinate Clause #1: Although February is a short month, it seems longer because its days are gray.
Subordinate Clause #2: Although February is a short month, it seems longer because its days are gray.
Main Clause: Emily breaks out in hives whenever she eats strawberries.
Subordinate Clause: Emily breaks out in hives whenever she eats strawberries.
Main Clause #1: Paul’s speech will emphasize the budget because we must reduce the deficit, and his book will say the same.
Main Clause #2: Paul’s speech will emphasize the budget because we must reduce the deficit, and his book will say the same.
Subordinate Clause: Paul’s speech will emphasize the budget because we must reduce the deficit, and his book will say the same.
Main Clause: The park where we used to play is now the site of a shopping mall.
Subordinate Clause: The park where we used to play is now the site of a shopping mall.