Ch. 13a

Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

Because a rose is one of the most beautiful flowers, it is a favorite of many flower lovers.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

The three main classes of cultivated roses are old roses, perpetual roses, and the ever-blooming hybrids.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

Since old roses bloom only once a year, flower lovers watch carefully for them in early summer.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

Perpetual roses bloom in early summer and in fall.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

The ever-blooming hybrids bloom almost constantly during the growing season.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

Because roses come in diverse shades of pink, red, yellow, and white, the perfect color can be found for almost any occasion.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

The most popular garden roses are the hybrid roses, which are bred from two different varieties.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

The climbing and rambler roses were given their names because they climb trellises and fences.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

Even after they reach full maturity, some miniature roses have flowers the size of a nickel.

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Identify the italicized group of words as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), or P (phrase).

Unfortunately, thorns are attached to the stems of many roses.

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