B. Identifying Independent and Subordinate Clauses
Identify each boldfaced group of words by writing IND for independent clause and
SUB for subordinate clause.
1. The fans felt that their team’s victory was impressive.
2. Robin planted a wide variety of flowers in her garden.
3. Melanie, who is a very cheerful person, has many friends.
4. Pam arrived at the party early and stayed late, but Frank arrived late and left early.
5. Suzanne can’t play basketball because she sprained her wrist.
Identify each boldfaced group of words by writing IND for independent clause and SUB for subordinate clause.
The fans felt that their team’s victory was impressive.
Robin planted a wide variety of flowers in her garden.
Melanie, who is a very cheerful person, has many friends.
Pam arrived at the party early and stayed late, but Frank arrived late and left early.
Suzanne can’t play basketball because she sprained her wrist.