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Independent and Subordinate Clauses

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Shirley Chisholm grew up in Brooklyn.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

2.

After she went to graduate school at Columbia University.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

3.

Because she graduated from Brooklyn College.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

4.

Which type of clause is underlined?

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

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

5.

Which type of clause is underlined?

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

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

6.

Which type of clause is underlined?

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

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

7.

Which type of clause is underlined?

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

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

8.

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.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

9.

Which type of clause is underlined?

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

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

10.

Which type of clause is underlined?

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

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause