Main and Subordinating Clauses

Choose the subordinate clause:
Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese, Emily refused to eat it.

• Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese
• Emily refused to eat it.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the subordinate clause: 
Until I drink my coffee, I really cannot function very well.

• Until I drink my coffee
• I really cannot function very well 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the subordinate clause:
Since the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, everyone has been celebrating.  

• Since the Chicago Cubs won the World Series
• everyone has been celebrating

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the subordinate clause:
You have many opportunities when you enroll at Loyola.

• you have many opportunities
• when you enroll at Loyola 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the subordinate clause:
I will not attend the sports banquet because my brother graduates from high school the same day.

• I will not attend the banquet
• because my brother graduates from high school the same day

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

the Penguins have a game tonight against the Ducks

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

are you going to watch it

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

as long as Sydney Crosby shows up to play

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I first met her in Paris where I lived as a child. 

• main
• subordinate

After she picks me up, Mom is taking me to buy shoes.

• main
• subordinate