The National Fire Protection Agency instituted a color-coding system for fire hydrants that provides firefighters with crucial information about the water sources. -- What is the subordinate clause?
that provides firefighters with crucial information about the water sources.
100
Following a disastrous invasion of Russia, French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was forced to abdicate and went into exile on the island of Elba.-- What is the independent clause?
French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was forced to abdicate and went into exile on the island of Elba.
100
Although glaciers occupy only about ten percent of the earth's land surface, they contain about seventy-five percent of its fresh water. Is "they contain about seventy-five percent of its fresh water" a phrase or clause?
A clause
100
People who have influenza (the flu) can be contagious even before they show sign of the illness. -- What is the subordinate clause?
who have influenza (the flu)
100
Beta-carotene is typically found in fruit that has bright-colored flesh, yet cantaloupes, which are paler than oranges, contain ten times more beta-carotene. -- What is the independent clause?
Beta-carotene is typically found in fruit that has bright-colored flesh OR cantaloupes contain ten times more beta-carotene
200
More commonly known as shooting stars, meteors are particles of debris in outer space that burn up when entering Earth's atmosphere. Meteors that actually reach Earth are called meteorites. -- What is the subordinate clause?
More commonly known as shooting stars
200
Many traditional pets have lived in the White House, but some former presidents kept unique companions; for example, John Quincy Adams had an alligator that lived in a White House bathroom. -- What is one of the independent clauses in this sentence?
Many traditional pets have lived in the White House OR some former presidents kept unique companions OR John Quincy Adams had an alligator that lived in a White House bathroom
200
The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency that handles numerous responsibilities, including the apprehension and transportation of federal fugitives. -- Is "The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency" a phrase or clause?
clause
200
In 2005, American scientists who worked at the South Pole Observatory enjoyed a game of croquet in the snow, making them the first people ever to play the game in Antarctica. -- What is the subordinate clause?
who worked at the South Pole Observatory
200
The most successful advertising slogans are those that have the ability to endure, such as "Just do it" or "When you care enough to send the very best." -- What is the independent clause?
The most successful advertising slogans are those that have the ability to endure
300
By refusing to surrender her seat to a white passenger, African American activist Rosa Parks inspired a boycott of city buses in Montgomery, Alabama, and helped strengthen the civil rights movement. -- What is the subordinate clause?
By refusing to surrender her seat to a white passenger
300
Inspirational leader Mohandas Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, directed India's fight for independence against British rule.-- What is the independent clause?
Inspirational leader Mohandas Gandhi directed India's fight for independence against British rule.
300
Although the terminology is evolving, a first-year high school or college student is traditionally classified as a freshman, and a second-year student is called a sophomore. -- Is " a second-year student is called a sophomore" a phrase or clause?
Clause
300
Although both are formed by mineral deposits in caverns, stalactites are the formations that hang from the ceiling of the cave, whereas stalagmites build up from the ground. -- What is the subordinate clause?
Although both are formed by mineral deposits in caverns OR whereas stalagmites build up from the ground
300
The appliance store's policy allows returns for thirty days; however, refunds require a receipt.-- What is the independent clause?
The appliance store's policy allows returns for thirty days OR refunds require a receipt
400
The elevated flower beds that display Simon's prize roses are quite striking. -- What is the subordinate clause?
that display Simon's prize roses
400
The Farmers' Almanac, an annual publication that includes long-range weather predictions, calculates forecasts using astronomical information and mathematical formulas.-- What is the independent clause?
The Farmers' Almanac calculates forecasts using astronomical information and mathematical formulas.
400
The solid portion of a comet comprises leftover debris—ice, dust, rock—that originated in the outer regions of the solar system. -- Is "The solid portion of a comet" a phrase or clause?
A Phrase
400
Although chefs typically make carpaccio, a raw meat appetizer, from beef, they can also make it from venison, salmon, or tuna.-- What is the subordinate clause?
Although chefs typically make carpaccio, a raw meat appetizer, from beef
400
Gongs, circular metal percussion instruments, originated in China, where they were—and sometimes still are—used in ceremonial events.-- What is the independent clause?
Gongs originated in China
500
Humans are classified as omnivores because they generally consume both plants and animals, although some people are vegetarians or vegans.-- What is the subordinate clause?
because they generally consume both plants and animals OR although some people are vegetarians or vegans
500
Karin's suitcase was too large to fit in the overhead bin, so unfortunately she had to check it.-- What is the independent clause?
Karin's suitcase was too large to fit in the overhead bin OR she had to check it
500
The elevated flower beds that display Vincent's prize roses are quite striking. -- Is "are quite striking" a phrase or clause?
phrase
500
The National Fire Protection Agency instituted a color-coding system for fire hydrants that provides firefighters with crucial information about the water sources.-- What is the subordinate clause?
that provides firefighters with crucial information about the water sources.
500
Crayfish are often associated with water, but the prairie crayfish can be found in pastures, where they live in underground burrows.-- What is the independent clause?
Crayfish are often associated with water OR crayfish can be found in pastures OR