Exercise 37.4 Identifying clauses

Identify the independent and dependent clauses and any subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns in each of the following sentences. Example:

If I were going on a really long hike, I would carry a lightweight stove.

Independent clause: I would carry a lightweight stove

Dependent clause: If I were going on a really long hike

Subordinating conjunction: if

  1. The hockey game was postponed because one of the players collapsed on the bench.

    Question

    The hockey game was postponed because one of the players collapsed on the bench.
    The hockey game was postponed because one of the players collapsed on the bench.
  2. She eventually discovered the secret admirer who had been leaving notes in her locker.

    Question

    She eventually discovered the secret admirer who had been leaving notes in her locker.
    She eventually discovered the secret admirer who had been leaving notes in her locker.
  3. After completing three advanced drawing classes, Jason was admitted into the fine arts program, and he immediately rented a small studio space.

    Question

    After completing three advanced drawing classes, Jason was admitted into the fine arts program, and he immediately rented a small studio space.
    After completing three advanced drawing classes, Jason was admitted into the fine arts program, and he immediately rented a small studio space.
  4. The test was easier than I had expected.

    Question

    The test was easier than I had expected.
    The test was easier than I had expected.
  5. I could tell that it was going to rain, so I tried to get home quickly.

    Question

    I could tell that it was going to rain, so I tried to get home quickly.
    I could tell that it was going to rain, so I tried to get home quickly.