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*GRAMMAR 10.1 PRACTICE (B)

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PART 1 of 1

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the main clause in each sentence. (25 points)
*Use a capital letter and end punctuation in your answer.
*If the main clause is split by the subordinate clause, make sure to include both parts in your answer.
*Look at the number in parentheses to know how many words to put in the box.

2. Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence. (25 points)
*Do not include any commas or end punctuation in your answer.
Sentence #1: Although English is my favorite subject, I also like algebra.
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Main Clause: Although English is my favorite subject, I also like algebra. (4)

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Subordinate Clause: Although English is my favorite subject, I also like algebra. (6)

Sentence #2: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy.
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Main Clause: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy. (6)

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Subordinate Clause: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy. (5)

Sentence #3: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English.
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Main Clause: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English. (7)

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Subordinate Clause: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English. (5)

Sentence #4: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down.
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Main Clause: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down. (6)

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Subordinate Clause: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down. (6)

Sentence #5: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled.
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Main Clause: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled. (8)

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Subordinate Clause: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled. (6)

Sentence #6: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets.
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Main Clause: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets. (7)

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Subordinate Clause: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets. (7)

Sentence #7: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants.
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Main Clause: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants. (7)

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Subordinate Clause: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants. (5)

Sentence #8: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business.
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Main Clause: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business. (6)

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Subordinate Clause: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business. (6)

Sentence #9: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots.
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Main Clause: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots. (4)

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Subordinate Clause: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots. (6)

Sentence #10: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard.
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Main Clause: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard. (4)

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Subordinate Clause: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard. (5)

Sentence #11: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first.
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Main Clause: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first. (8)

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Subordinate Clause: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first. (5)

Sentence #12: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong.
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Main Clause: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong. (6)

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Subordinate Clause: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong. (6)

Sentence #13: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends.
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Main Clause: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends. (5)

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Subordinate Clause: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends. (5)

Sentence #14: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated.
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Main Clause: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated. (5)

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Subordinate Clause: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated. (6)

Sentence #15: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded.
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Main Clause: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded. (5)

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Subordinate Clause: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded. (6)

Sentence #16: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush.
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Main Clause: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush. (5)

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Subordinate Clause: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush. (6)

Sentence #17: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude.
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Main Clause: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude. (7)

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Subordinate Clause: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude. (6)

Sentence #18: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it.
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Main Clause: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it. (4)

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Subordinate Clause: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it. (5)

Sentence #19: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others.
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Main Clause: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others. (5)

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Subordinate Clause: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others. (6)

Sentence #20: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night.
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Main Clause: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night. (5)

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Subordinate Clause: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night. (9)

Sentence #21: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy.
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Main Clause: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy. (9)

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Subordinate Clause: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy. (8)

Sentence #22: I have hidden all the presents I bought under the bed so that my mother won’t find them.
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Main Clause: I have hidden all the presents I bought under the bed so that my mother won’t find them. (11)

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Subordinate Clause: I have hidden all the presents I bought under the bed so that my mother won’t find them. (7)

Sentence #23: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut.
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Main Clause: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut. (3)

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Subordinate Clause: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut. (6)

Sentence #24: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets.
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Main Clause: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets. (7)

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Subordinate Clause: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets. (7)

Sentence #25: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours.
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Main Clause: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours. (6)

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Subordinate Clause: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours. (5)