Dependent/Subordinate Clauses
Where is the dependent/Subordinate clause in this sentence?
"Because she was running late, she missed the bus."
"Because she was running late"
Locate the preposition in this sentence.
"The book is on the table."
"On"
The pronoun in this sentence?
"Jillian rode her bike to the grocery store; she bought some garlic,"
"she"
This man painted the "Mona Lisa".
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
Is this a complete sentence?
"Running through the park."
No, it's dependent.
Locate the object of the preposition in this sentence.
"The book is on the table."
"The table"
The pronoun in this sentence?
"Charlie loves his motorcycle so much that he polishes it five time as day."
"he"
Most popular fast food chain worldwide.
What is Mcdonald's?
What is the most common way to fix a failed dependent/subordinate clause?
Add an independent clause
Locate the preposition in this sentence.
"The cupcake with sprinkles is yours."
"With"
The antecendent in this sentence.
"Jillian rode her bike to the grocery store; she bought some garlic,"
"Jillian"
The largest animal in the world.
What is a whale?
Where is the Dependent/Subordinate clause in this sentence?
"Since it was raining, we stayed inside."
"Since it was raining"
Locate the preposition and the object of preposition in this sentence.
"The play starts at 5 o'clock."
"At"
"The play"
The antecendent and pronoun in this sentence.
"Jonathan crashed the truck, his mom was very mad; now he is grounded."
Antecendent: "Jonathan"?
Prounoun: "He"?
This beloved movie character was almost called 'Lunar Larry'.
Who is Buzz Lightyear?
Is this a complete sentence?
"The man who was digging through the dumpster."
No, because it lacks a predicate (a verb that tells what the subject did).
Locate the preposition and the object of the preposition in the sentence.
"The show starts now."
The antecendent and pronoun in this sentence.
"The dog barked loudly."
No pronoun, therefore there is no functioning antecendent.
In the city of Gainesville in Georgia, the law prohibits this food being eaten with a fork?
What is fried chicken?