Independent and Subordinate Clauses

Shirley Chisholm grew up in Brooklyn.

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After she went to graduate school at Columbia University.

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Because she graduated from Brooklyn College.

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Which type of clause is underlined?

The British captured Washington, D.C., which was weakly defended, and burned much of the city.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Which type of clause is underlined?

Although an idea may be original, it cannot be patented or copyrighted.

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• Subordinate Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Which type of clause is underlined?

When she ran for the New York State Assembly, she won.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Which type of clause is underlined?

Political action was needed, and Chisholm decided to run for office, although many said she would lose.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Which type of clause is the underlined clause?

She announced her candidacy or the presidency in 1972, but her party did . not give her the nomination.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Which type of clause is underlined?

West Virginia was called Kanawha when it was formed in 1861.

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Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

Which type of clause is underlined?

Washington is the only state that was named after a president.

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• Subordinate Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A