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WorksheetsIndependent and Subordinate Clauses
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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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Which type of clause is underlined?
Although an idea may be original, it cannot be patented or copyrighted.
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Which type of clause is underlined?
When she ran for the New York State Assembly, she won.
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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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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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Which type of clause is underlined?
West Virginia was called Kanawha when it was formed in 1861.
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Which type of clause is underlined?
Washington is the only state that was named after a president.
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