Grammar and sentences

Question 21independent and dependent clauses · core

Which part can stand alone as a complete sentence in: Although it was cold, we ate outside?

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Although it was cold was cold Although it we ate outside

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Question 22independent and dependent clauses · core

Which is the dependent clause in: We took a shortcut because we were late?

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because we were late took a shortcut we were late We took a shortcut

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Question 23independent and dependent clauses · core

Which is the independent clause in: When the bell rang, everyone lined up?

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lined up When the bell When the bell rang everyone lined up

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Question 24independent and dependent clauses · support

Which group of words is a complete sentence?

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The puppy slept beside the heater. While the puppy slept. Because the puppy was tired. After the puppy's walk.

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Question 25independent and dependent clauses · core

Which addition completes the fragment: Before the visitors arrived, ____?

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after the door opened because the room was empty we arranged the chairs while the clock ticked

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Question 26independent and dependent clauses · core

Which addition completes the fragment: Although the box looked small, ____?

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before we opened it because it was cardboard while we watched it held twelve books

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Question 27independent and dependent clauses · core

Which sentence contains a dependent clause giving a reason?

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We wore hats and carried water. Our hats were wide and colourful. The bright sun shone above our hats. We wore hats because the sun was bright.

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Question 28independent and dependent clauses · core

Which sentence is complex, with a dependent time clause?

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When the tide fell, we explored the rocks. The tide fell and we explored the rocks. We explored the wet, slippery rocks. The tide was low and calm.

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Question 29independent and dependent clauses · core

Which word makes this clause dependent: unless the coach calls?

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unless the calls coach

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Question 30independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which independent clause best completes the meaning: If the rope breaks, ____?

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the bucket will fall because the bucket is heavy while we hold it unless the bucket falls

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