The Independent Clause Answer

Sentence Structure Answer Key, Other Exercises Student Name: ___________________________ Teacher: ________________________________ Date: ___________ The Independent Clause Answer Key Select which description (a, b, or c) best fits the arrangement of clauses within each sentence. Sometimes the description will refer to only the underlined part of a sentence. Read all the options carefully before making your choice. 1. Before Raoul bought his new car, he remembered that his grandmother might give him her old sedan. a. The independent clause is “Before Raoul bought his new car.” b. The independent clause in this sentence contains only two words. c. There are two independent clauses here. 2. Alicia's wrist began to hurt, and her mother made a doctor's appointment for her. a. The underlined part is the sole independent clause here. b. The real independent clause begins with "and." c. This sentence contains two independent clauses. 3. Zipping around the park in her little sportster, Juditha began to feel, at last, like a millionaire. a. The underlined part is the independent clause. b. Trick question: there is no independent clause. c. The independent clause begins with "Juditha." 4. Although Jerzy had taken several courses in computer science, he couldn't solve the problems with his hard drive. a. The underlined part is the independent clause. b. The independent clause begins with the word "he." c. The sentence contains two independent clauses. 5. The Celtics have begun their long journey back to championship basketball, working seriously on fundamentals and beginning to attract new fans to the game. a. The sentence is one long independent clause. b. The sentence contains two independent clauses. c. Only the underlined part is the independent clause. 6. Ernesto wanted to spend the night studying, but his wife had other ideas. a. The sentence contains two independent clauses. b. Only the underlined part of the sentence is an independent clause. c. The sentence is one long independent clause (with a compound verb). Sentence Structure: Answer Key, Other Exercises 7. The crowd began to clap and cheer as the team entered through a cloud of smoke. a. The sentence contains two independent clauses. b. The independent clause begins with the word "as." c. The underlined part is the independent clause. 8. Gordy worked his way up to middle management but kept on wishing for a better job. a. The underlined part of the sentence is the independent clause. b. The sentence is one independent clause. c. The sentence contains two independent clauses. 9. Gesualdo began to leap around the room when his wife fed him the jalapeño peppers. a. The independent clause is the part of the sentence not underlined. b. The independent clause is the part of the sentence that is underlined. c. The sentence contains two independent clauses 10. Heitor signed the contract but never agreed to purchase the CDs. a. This sentence contains two independent clauses. b. The underlined part is the complete independent clause. c. The entire sentence is one independent clause. Sentence Structure: Answer Key, Other Exercises Parallel Structure Answer Key 1. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality. b. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality. 2. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose. b. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose. 3. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph. b. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's. 4. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life. b. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life. 5. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend. b. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend. 6. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing. b. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing. 7. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged. b. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged. 8. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty. b. Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty. 9. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and spending a couple of days fishing. b. There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and to spend a couple of days fishing.