Exercise 22.11

EXERCISE 22.11

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.

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

Independent clause: I would carry a lightweight stove

Subordinating conjunction: If

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

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    Exercise 22.11: 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.

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    Exercise 22.11: She eventually discovered the secret admirer who had been leaving notes in her locker.
  3. After he completed three advanced drawing classes, Jason was admitted into the fine arts program, and he immediately rented a small studio space.

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    Exercise 22.11: After he completed 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.

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    Exercise 22.11: 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.

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    Exercise 22.11: I could tell that it was going to rain, so I tried to get home quickly.