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WorksheetsMain and Subordinating Clauses
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 45mins
Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese, Emily refused to eat it.
Until I drink my coffee, I really cannot function very well.
Since the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, everyone has been celebrating.
You have many opportunities when you enroll at Loyola.
I will not attend the sports banquet because my brother graduates from high school the same day.
the Penguins have a game tonight against the Ducks
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
are you going to watch it
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
as long as Sydney Crosby shows up to play
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
Is the underlined clause a main or subordinate clause?
She was an excellent musician because she had practiced.
Main clause
Subordinate clause
Is the underlined clause a main or subordinate clauses?
He wanted to speak French so that he could understand his grandparents.
Main clause
Subordinate clause
Subordinate clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction?
True
False
How can we identify a main clause?
Select the appropriate answers:
(a)
(b) (c)
Label each part of the sentence using the labels below
Main clause
Subordinate clause
Which word in the sentence is the subordinating conjunction.
since
was
with
hoped
Makes sense on its own
Contains a subject
Contains a verb
Doesn't make sense on its own
Starts with a subordinating conjunction
Adds extra information
While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the television, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.
Jonathon spent his class time reading comic books since his average was a 45 one week before final exams.
Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard where the sun blazed the longest during the day.
Unless Christine finishes her calculus homework, she will have to suffer Mr. Nguyen's wrath in class tomorrow.
I will not be a member of that club if they treat people in such a rude way.
What is an independent clause?
A sentence that defends the independence of the United States
A sentence that can stand on its own.
A partial sentence that cannot stand on its own
A sentence that uses a subordinate conjunction.
What is a dependent clause?
A part of a sentence that does not make up a complete sentence on its own.
A complete sentence.
A sentence about being dependable.
A sentence that does not need any additional clause to complete it.
Which of the following is an example of a subordinate conjunction?
Since
Although
If
All of the above
Find the dependent clause:
If the manager is unable to help, try the assistant manager
If the manager is unable to help
try the assistant manager
Is the underlined portion the independent or subordinate clause?
If it is raining outside, we will not be able to go hiking.
Independent
Subordinate
Is the underlined portion the independent or subordinate clause?
I like to go to the mall because I can find all of my favorite stores.
Independent
Subordinate
Is the underlined portion the independent or subordinate clause?
Although I like cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza is my favorite kind of pizza.
Independent
Subordinate
Is the underlined portion the independent or subordinate clause?
Sometimes we go running when it is windy outside.
Independent
Subordinate
Is the underlined portion the independent or subordinate clause?
When the clock strikes 12, Cinderella runs away.
Independent
Subordinate
Is the underlined portion the independent or subordinate clause?
Do not feed the fish again because they already ate.
Independent
Subordinate
Is the underlined portion the independent or subordinate clause?
If you do not follow the rules, you will get a disciplinary notice
Independent
Subordinate
Find the subordinate conjunction
My mom likes to go to Target because she can find everything she needs
everything
she
because
likes
Find the subordinate conjunction
If you confess your sins, God will be faithful to forgive you.
God
faithful
sins
If
Find the subordinate conjunction
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son.
For
Loved
One
World
Find the subordinate conjunction
If you are having a bad day, remember that Jesus loves you.
Remember
Jesus
Day
If
Find the subordinate conjunction
Although school can be difficult, you are learning so much.
you
difficult
so
Although
Shirley Chisholm grew up in Brooklyn.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
After she went to graduate school at Columbia University.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
Because she graduated from Brooklyn College.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
Which type of clause is underlined?
The British captured Washington, D.C., which was weakly defended, and burned much of the city.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
Which type of clause is underlined?
Although an idea may be original, it cannot be patented or copyrighted.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
Which type of clause is underlined?
When she ran for the New York State Assembly, she won.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
Which type of clause is underlined?
Political action was needed and Chisholm decided to run for office although many said she would lose.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
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.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Which type of clause is underlined?
West Virginia was called Kanawha when it was formed in 1861.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
Which type of clause is underlined?
Washington is the only state that was named after a president.
Independent Clause
Subordinate Clause
