Exercise 3
Each sentence contains a clause in CAPITAL letters. Decide whether this clause is dependent or independent.
I WILL GO ON A TRIP if the car is in good working order.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
2. SINCE THE TIRE IS FLAT, we had better get it fixed before traveling.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
3. I want to see the Corning Glass Museum BECAUSE I AM INTERESTED IN GLASS BLOWING.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
4. When we get there, I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THE DISPLAYS.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
5. I would like to leave home early UNLESS THE TRAFFIC IS SLOW.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
6. HE TOLD ME THE MUSEUM WAS CLOSED ON MONDAYS though it wasn't listed on the schedule.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
7. Even though it takes a long time to get there, WE WOULD STILL LIKE TO GO.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
8. WHEN WE DROVE THERE, we got lost.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
9. SINCE THE DISPLAYS WERE GREAT, I am glad we went.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause
10. IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING HOW TO GET THERE, I will give you a map with the directions.
a.) dependent clause
b.) independent clause