V. Neal- English Quiz #1

The pony express did not last long.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Mail was carried by ships.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Because today's mail travels so slowly.

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• Dependent Clause

While they were called pony boys.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

Everyone wore Dance Boy shirts except me because I hate the Dance Boys.

(a)  

Identify the independent clause/s in the following sentence.

While the Dance Boys sang, Jan danced, but I played games on my cell phone.

(a)  

Identify the independent clause/s in the following sentence.

I challenged one of the Dance Boys to a dance battle but he was scared.

(a)  

Identify the dependent clause/s in the following sentence.

Since we went to the mall, I've been working on my moves, but I'm still bad.

(a)  

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence.

If Jan, my sister, and I go to the mall again, I'll surely walk around and shop.

(a)  

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence.

Jan, my sister, and I all hopped on the bus to the mall to see the Dance Boys.

(a)