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For the following practice questions, identify the traits of the red text as:
If subordinate:
If relative (adjective):
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1. After my dog ate my homework, I had to redo my entire assignment.
2. The cup of yogurt that I left on the table has disappeared.
3. The field trip was cancelled because a student was kidnapped.
4. Sam's llama Snowball, who got a cold the other day, has recovered.
5. I'm really angry at whoever stole my $20.
subordinate clause + , + independent clause
ie. Although I hate broccoli, I ate it anyways.
independent clause + subordinate clause
ie. I studied a lot because exams are next week.
There are many exceptions to these rules!
nonspecific cat, so clause is essential to identify which cat we're talking about
- essential (defining)
- nonessential (non-defining)
main clause + essential relative clause
ie. I fed the cat who was lost on the street.
main clause + , + non-essential relative clause
ie. I fed Fluffy, who was lost on the street.
Cat's identity is already specified to be Fluffy, so clause is nonessential
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Noun Clause
Black text = independent clause
Red text = subordinate clause
Adverbial Clause
Relative/Adjective Clause