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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Topic: Clauses
Activity: Read the instructions to complete the following activities below:

A. Underline the Independent Clause in each sentence.

1. The play I like to read is Hamlet, by William Shakespeare.

2. When the clouds lifted, the sun shone brightly.
3. You will learn to speak Spanish, if you practice.
4. After the storm cleared, the flight took off.
5. We can go to the mall unless you are too busy.
6. Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English.
7. The judge, who was angered by the student, slammed her gavel down,
8. When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered our reservation had been cancelled.
9. Though many of us stood in line, only a few persons bought concert tickets.
10. While I hem the skirt, will you finish the blouse?
11. Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong.
12. Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends.
13. The computer that Jill bought a year ago is still outdated.
14. Because the epidemic had grown worse, the hospitals were overcrowded.
15. My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude.

B. Underline the Subordinate Clause in each sentence.

1. The kitten ran when the children came near it.

2. If the door is open, you can go right into the house.
3. Dr Thomas returned to the site where he first saw the unusual rocks.
4. After I had written the letter, I mailed it.
5. Africa had changed since the last time I was there.
6. When we reached the top of the mountain, we felt tired but proud.
7. Mitch lives in that building where the burglary happened.
8. Although we were worried about Jason we did not want to show our nervousness.
9. When the list of winners were announced, Kelly ran to claim her prize.
10. Before he sat down, Ken took off his jacket.