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*GRAMMAR 10.1 PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, April 28)
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NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?
REDO CODE: BY6GWQ
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.