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*GRAMMAR 10.1 PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, April 28)

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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.

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.
Question 1
1.

Main Clause: Although English is my favorite subject, I also like algebra.

Question 2
2.

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

Sentence #2: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy.
Question 3
3.

Main Clause: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy.

Question 4
4.

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

Sentence #3: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English.
Question 5
5.

Main Clause: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English.

Question 6
6.

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

Sentence #4: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down.
Question 7
7.

Main Clause: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down.

Question 8
8.

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

Sentence #5: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled.
Question 9
9.

Main Clause: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled.

Question 10
10.

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

Sentence #6: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets.
Question 11
11.

Main Clause: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets.

Question 12
12.

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

Sentence #7: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants.
Question 13
13.

Main Clause: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants.

Question 14
14.

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

Sentence #8: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business.
Question 15
15.

Main Clause: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business.

Question 16
16.

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

Sentence #9: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots.
Question 17
17.

Main Clause: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots.

Question 18
18.

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

Sentence #10: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard.
Question 19
19.

Main Clause: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard.

Question 20
20.

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

Sentence #11: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first.
Question 21
21.

Main Clause: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first.

Question 22
22.

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

Sentence #12: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong.
Question 23
23.

Main Clause: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong.

Question 24
24.

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

Sentence #13: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends.
Question 25
25.

Main Clause: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends.

Question 26
26.

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

Sentence #14: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated.
Question 27
27.

Main Clause: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated.

Question 28
28.

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

Sentence #15: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded.
Question 29
29.

Main Clause: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded.

Question 30
30.

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

Sentence #16: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush.
Question 31
31.

Main Clause: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush.

Question 32
32.

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

Sentence #17: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude.
Question 33
33.

Main Clause: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude.

Question 34
34.

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

Sentence #18: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it.
Question 35
35.

Main Clause: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it.

Question 36
36.

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

Sentence #19: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others.
Question 37
37.

Main Clause: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others.

Question 38
38.

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

Sentence #20: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night.
Question 39
39.

Main Clause: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night.

Question 40
40.

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

Sentence #21: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy.
Question 41
41.

Main Clause: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy.

Question 42
42.

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

Sentence #22: I have hidden all the presents I bought under the bed so that my mother won’t find them.
Question 43
43.

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

Question 44
44.

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

Sentence #23: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut.
Question 45
45.

Main Clause: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut.

Question 46
46.

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

Sentence #24: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets.
Question 47
47.

Main Clause: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets.

Question 48
48.

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

Sentence #25: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours.
Question 49
49.

Main Clause: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours.

Question 50
50.

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