Eng. 150

Unit Test 1: Part B (Identifying independent and dependent clauses)

Second Practice

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Practice Problems: Underline the ICs and DCs and label them.  Also mark the subordinate conjunctions as SC and coordinating conjunctions as CC.

1) Even though Phillip knew the answers, he froze up on the test.

2) Candace decided to be a nurse, but it took her several years to complete the coursework.

3) Because of the many difficulties in the Iraq War and its considerable length, the American public has mostly lost faith in the cause.

4) We could not leave the party early; however, we were bored to tears.

5) When we knew the how to do the math problems, life became much easier.

6) Before the play, we smoked cigarettes together in the alley.

7) I ride a Honda; she rides a Harley.

8) Brad decided to travel to Italy even though he didn’t speak a word of the language.

9) Although I have often thought of myself as a genius, only my mother seems to agree with me.

10) We dug for treasure all day, but we didn’t find anything but sand and rock.