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Clauses
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Match the definition to the term.
-a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and used as part of a sentence
-a clause whose meaning is incomplete and must depend on the main clause to
complete the thought
-a group of words not having a subject and predicate, used as a single part of speech
clause
subordinate clause
phrase
Select the correct and entire main clause of the sentence.
My brother attends Notre Dame University.
The main clause is_____.
My brother attends Notre Dame University
Select the correct and entire main clause of the sentence.
Have you seen my textbook, Rafael?
The main clause is_____.
Have you seen my textbook
Select the correct and entire main clause of the sentence.
Cats make good house pets, although I like snakes better.
The main clause is_____.
Cats make good house pets
Select the correct and entire main clause of the sentence.
Most of the juniors will be going on the field trip to the capitol.
The main clause is_____.
Most of the juniors will be going on the field trip to the capitol
Select the correct and entire main clause of the sentence.
Cathy went to the store because we were out of milk.
The main clause is_____.
Cathy went to the store
, Select the correct and entire main clause of the sentence.
Since the football team was good this year, the homecoming game was sold out.
The main clause is_____.
the homecoming game was sold out
Select the correct and entire main clause of the sentence.
We will meet at the Shakin' Diner after the football game for a late dinner.
The main clause is_____.
We will meet at the Shakin' Diner after the football game for a late dinner
Select the correct and entire subordinate clause of the sentence.
Although the assignment was given early, Joe's term paper was late.
The subordinate clause is_____.
Although the assignment was given early
A survey revealed that over 80 percent of polluters meet the Federal regulations.
The subordinate clause is_____.
that over 80 percent of polluters meet the Federal regulations
A huge quantity of toxic materials, which had been dumped into the city water system,
contaminated a major waste treatment plant.
The subordinate clause is_____.
which had been dumped into the city water system
Amateur sports must become better organized if the U.S. ashes to be more competitive
internationally.
The subordinate clause is_____.
if the U.S. wishes to be more competitive internationally
After the ceremony had concluded, the prom queen cried tears of joy.
The subordinate clause is_____.
After the ceremony had concluded
If you want to attend the college of your choice, you must start researching now.
The subordinate clause is_____.
If you want to attend the college of your choice
We all enjoyed ourselves when we went to the Fourth of July picnic.
The subordinate clause is_____.
when we went to the Fourth of July picnic
Noun and Adjetive Clauses
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