For each sentence, decide whether the part in ALL CAPS is a dependent or independent clause.
A. Dependent Clause
B. Independent Clause
_____1.
I WILL GO ON A TRIP if the car is in good working order.
_____2.
SINCE THE TIRE IS FLAT, we had better get it fixed before traveling.
_____3.
I want to see the Corning Glass Museum BECAUSE I AM INTERESTED IN GLASS
BLOWING.
_____4.
When we get there, I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THE DISPLAYS.
_____5.
I would like to leave home early UNLESS THE TRAFFIC IS SLOW.
_____6.
HE TOLD ME THE MUSEUM WAS CLOSED ON MONDAYS though it wasn't listed on the
schedule.
_____7.
Even though it takes a long time to get there, WE WOULD STILL LIKE TO GO.
_____8.
WHEN WE DROVE THERE, we got lost.
_____9.
SINCE THE DISPLAYS WERE GREAT, I am glad we went.
_____10. IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING HOW TO GET THERE, I will give you a map with the
directions.
_____11. If you don't fix the car, IT WILL CONTINUE TO LEAK OIL.
_____12. I wore my boots BECAUSE IT LOOKED LIKE IT MIGHT SNOW.
_____13. WHILE THE CAR IS BEING FIXED, we will need to take the bus.
_____14. It isn't necessary to cram all night IF YOU HAVE STUDIED A LITTLE EACH DAY.
_____15. Before you begin studying for the exam, YOU WILL PROBABLY WANT TO REST.
_____16. I can't go to the movies SINCE I DON'T HAVE ANY MONEY.
_____17. WHETHER HE ATTENDS THE PARTY OR NOT, I have decided to go.
_____18. I WILL STOP PLAYING THE DRUMS when you go to sleep.
_____19. SINCE YOU'VE TAKEN YOUR EXAM IN BIOLOGY, you probably don't feel like studying
for tomorrow's exam in math.
_____20. Until he apologizes to me for his rude behavior, I REFUSE TO SEE HIM.
For each question below, select the option that best describes the sentence.
1. The doctor told Charlie to lose weight and exercise vigorously for forty-five minutes a day.
a. This sentence has two independent clauses.
b. This sentence has no independent clauses.
c. This sentence has one independent clause.
2. The doctor was worried that Charlie was putting on too much weight.
a. The underlined section is an independent clause.
b. The independent clause is "The doctor was worried."
c. This sentence has no independent clause.
3. Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet; he really loves rich, sweet desserts.
a. This sentence has two independent clauses.
b. This sentence has one independent clause.
c. This sentence has no independent clauses.
4. In fact, the last time he tried to lose weight, he ended up actually gaining weight.
a. "he ended up actually gaining weight" is the only independent clause.
b. The underlined section is the independent clause.
c. This sentence has two independent clauses.
5. Charlie has decided to hire a personal trainer because he is worried about his heart.
a. The underlined section is an independent clause.
b. This sentence has two independent clauses.
c. "Charlie has decided to hire a personal trainer" is the independent clause.
6. His new personal trainer, whose name is Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause.
a. The underlined section is not an independent clause.
b. The underlined section is an independent clause.
c. This sentence has two independent clauses.
7. That she can make him do the exercises but not stick to the diet.
a. The underlined part is the independent clause.
b. This sentence has two independent clauses.
c. This sentence has no independent clause.
8. He is very good as long as Miss Bongiorno is around, but he goes to the freezer for ice-cream when she
leaves.
a. This sentence has three independent clauses.
b. This sentence has two independent clauses.
c. This sentence has one independent clause.
9. Charlie must learn that eating all those sweets may give him a temporary pleasure but that it's not good for
his heart and that he would feel better about himself if he stopped eating all those rich and sweet foods that
are not good for him.
a. The independent clause has three words.
b. The independent clause begins with the first "that."
c. This sentence has several independent clauses.
10. Miss Bongiorno is starting to make a difference, though, and Charlie is starting to make some progress.
a. This sentence has one independent clause.
b. The clause following "though" is a dependent clause.
c. This sentence has two independent clauses.