Practice: Clauses

In each of the following sentences, a clause is underlined. First determine whether it is an independent or dependent clause. If it is a dependent clause, then determine whether it is subordinate or relative.

Question 7.19

1. The Vikings pulled out a victory in the final moments of the game.

A.
B.
C.

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Question 7.20

2. β€œIt was fun,” she said, β€œbecause Mr. Gillean made us laugh a lot.”

A.
B.
C.

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Question 7.21

3. The tentative service area will include London and Whiteford townships, which had petitioned the board last year.

A.
B.
C.

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Question 7.22

4. Since that incident rocked the community, attitudes have changed.

A.
B.
C.

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Question 7.23

5. Cellphones are rapidly becoming an important tool for crooks, as they are for everyone else.

A.
B.
C.

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