When I watch Martha Graham's performances, I feel like studying dance.
What is the dependent clause and the subordinate clause ?
Subordinate clause:When I watch Martha Graham's performances
Indpendent clause: I feel like studying dance.
100
When Bill left, he locked the door, but he forgot to turn off the lights.
What are the independent clauses and subordinate clause ?
Independent clause:he locked the door
Independent clause:he forgot to turn off the lights
Subordinate clause: When Bill left
100
What is a simple sentence?
A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.
200
The hairstylist gave Latrice a new look.
What is the independent clause and verb?
Independent clause: hairstylist
Verb: gave
200
Alberto led for half the distance, and then Jared took the lead.
What are the subjects, verbs, and coordinator conjuction?
Subject: Alberto, Jared
Verb: led
Coordinating Conjuction:and
200
All of the stars that we can see without a telescope are part of the Milky Way galaxy.
What is the dependent clause and the subordinate clause ?
Subordinate clause: that we can see without a telescope
Indpendent clause: All of the stars are part of the Milky Way galaxy
200
Yolanda began painting only two yeas ago, but the already she has been asked to show one of her paintings at the exhibit that is scheduled for May.
What are the independent clauses and subordinate clause ?
Independent clause:Yolanda began painting only two yeas ago
Independent clause: already she has been asked to show one of her paintings at the exhibit
Subordinate clause:that is scheduled for May.
200
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses and no subordinate clauses.
300
Juan and Arturo play football every afternoon.
What is the independent clause and verb?
Independent clause: Juan, Arturo
Verb: play
300
I tried to speak Spanish, and my friend tried to speak English.
What are the subjects, verbs, and coordinator conjuction?
Subject: I, friend
Verb: tried, tried
Coordinating Conjuction:and
300
In Gone with the Wind, when Scarlett is faced with near-starvation, she vows that she never will be hungry again.
What is the dependent clause and the subordinate clauses ?
Subordinate clause: when Scarlett is faced with near-starvation.
Subordinate clause that she never will be hungry again
Indpendent clause: In Gone with the Wind, she vows
300
Emilia has several hobbies that she enjoys, but the one on which she spends the most time is woodcarving.
What are the independent clauses and subordinate clause ?
Independent clause:Emilia has several hobbies
Independent clause:the one is woodcarving
Subordinate clause:that she enjoys
Subordinate clause:on which she spends the most time
300
What is a complex sentence?
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.
400
Lawrence caught the but dropped it
What is the independent clause and verb(s)?
Independent clause?: Lawrence
Verbs: caught, dropped
400
Alejandro played football, for Maria went shopping.
What are the subjects, verbs, and coordinator conjuction?
Subject: Alejandra, Maria
Verb: played,went
Coordinating Conjuction:for
400
Although it was nearly worthless, my brother bought one of those old coins for his collection.
What is the dependent clause and the subordinate clause ?
Subordinate clause: Although it was nearly worthless
Indpendent clause: my brother bought one of those old coins for his collection.
400
When they returned from their vacation, they collected their mail at the post office, and they went to the supermarket.
What are the independent clauses and subordinate clause ?
Independent clause:they collected their mail at the post office
Independent clause:they went to the supermarket.
Subordinate clause:When they returned from their vacation
400
What is a compound-complex sentence?
A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.
500
Alicia goes to the library and studies every day.
What is the independent clause and verb?
Independent clause: Alicia
Verb: goes, studies
500
According to lengend, Betsy Ross made our first flag, but little evidence supports this claim.
What are the subjects, verbs, and coordinator conjuction?
Subject: Betsy Ross, evidence
Verb: made, supports
Coordinating Conjuction: but
500
China, which has a population of more than one billion people, is a large agricultural country.
What is the dependent clause and the subordinate clause ?
Subordinate clause: which has a population of more than one billion people
Indpendent clause: China is a large agricultural country.
500
Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with.
What are the independent clauses and subordinate clause ?
Independent clause: I haven't had the time to go lately
Independent clause: I haven't found anyone to go with
Subordinate clause:Although I like to go camping
500
If she had not practiced, my cousin Sheila could not have become a good skater.
Is this a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence?