Independent or Dependent Clauses

Question 1

Your mom called today to ask if she could throw away your three-ring binder from middle school.

Accepted Answer

Main clause

Question 2

Cal Marshall, whose father was being sworn in, dabbed for the photo op.

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clause

Question 3

Park visitors to China's Shiyan Lake area have stunning views even when they are in the loo.

Accepted Answer

Main clause

Question 4

Your mother said she’d just hold onto it until you decide what to do with it later.

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clause

Question 5

“It has a lot of papers in it, so I figured you might still want it."

Accepted Answer

Main clause

Question 6

She was concerned that you might be upset if she were to get rid of it without your permission.

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clause

Question 7

A Florida lady who petitioned the state to allow her to keep her gator received approval today.

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clause

Question 8

It contains 7th grade science & math notes and has sat in a cardboard box for over 4 years.

Accepted Answer

Main clause

Question 9

"I wanted to see if I can throw out this binder I found when I was cleaning out your closet..."

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clause

Question 10

"Just let me know when I can send it to you.”

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clause

Questions 10