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WorksheetsCh. 13a
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
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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P
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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Identify the subordinating conjunctions.
Some worker bees forage for pollen, while other bees guard the queen.
(a)
Identify the subordinating conjunctions.
Honeybees, in order that the hive may be kept clean, have a type of worker bee called an undertaker.
(a)
Identify the subordinating conjunctions.
Whenever bees die of old age or disease, the undertaker bees quickly carry out the little corpses to protect the health of the colony.
(a)
Identify the subordinating conjunctions.
Temperature controller honeybees keep the hive at a cool and constant temperature all summer, while they maintain a warm and cozy temperature throughout the winter.
(a)
Identify the subordinating conjunctions.
Even though all the bees contribute to the success of the hive by tending the nursery and making honey, the queen bee is vital for the preservation of the colony.
(a)
Identify each italicized word as P (preposition) or SC (subordinating conjunction):
Since ancient times, honey has been considered an important healthy food source.
P (preposition)
SC (subordinating conjunction)
Identify each italicized word as P (preposition) or SC (subordinating conjunction):
Because allergists believe in the healing properties of honey for seasonal allergy relief, people will often go to local farmers' markets to buy their honey.
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SC
Identify each italicized word as P (preposition) or SC (subordinating conjunction):
After the worker bees find good flowers for collecting pollen, they go back to the hive and do a "waggle dance," a special little jig informing the other bees of the location of the flowers.
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SC
Identify each italicized word as P (preposition) or SC (subordinating conjunction):
A convenient way to get a small amount of honey out of the jar without making a mess is with a honey drizzler.
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SC
Identify each italicized word as P (preposition) or SC (subordinating conjunction):
Though most people like sweeteners, not everyone likes the taste of honey.
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SC
