Question

DIRECTIONS: Identify the boldfaced portion as either an independent clause (IC), a dependent clause (DC), a relative clause (RC), or a phrase (P).

1.Ramon will be able to play after he finishes his homework.
2.My apartment, a two-bedroom high-rise unit, was not suitable for raising children.
3.Ramon will be able to play after he finishes his homework.
4.My apartment, a two-bedroom high-rise unit, was not suitable for raising children.
5.My brother, who teaches history in North Carolina, is an avid golfer.
6.My brother, who teaches history in North Carolina, is an avid golfer.
7.Although John loves playing football, he is better at golf, which fits his calm and meticulous demeanor perfectly.
8.Although John loves playing football, he is better at golf, which suits his calm and meticulous demeanor.
9.Although John loves playing football, he is better at golf, which suits his calm and meticulous demeanor.
10.My uncle, a man brimming with confidence, excels as a salesman.
11.My grip beginning to loosen, I began to panic.
12.My grip beginning to loosen, I began to panic.
a) IC
b) DC
c) RC
d) P

Answer 1

In the given sentences, the clauses are categorized as IC (independent clause), DC (dependent clause), RC (relative clause), or P (phrase).

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Ramon will be able to play after he finishes his homework - IC

2. My apartment, a two-bedroom high-rise unit, was not suitable for raising children - P

3. Ramon will be able to play after he finishes his homework - IC

4. My apartment, a two-bedroom high-rise unit, was not suitable for raising children - P

5. My brother, who teaches history in North Carolina, is an avid golfer - RC

6. My brother, who teaches history in North Carolina, is an avid golfer - RC

7. Although John loves playing football, he is better at golf, which fits his calm and meticulous demeanor perfectly - IC, DC

8. Although John loves playing football, he is better at golf, which suits his calm and meticulous demeanor - IC, DC

9. Although John loves playing football, he is better at golf, which suits his calm and meticulous demeanor - IC, DC

10. My uncle, a man brimming with confidence, excels as a salesman - P

11. My grip beginning to loosen, I began to panic - P

12. My grip beginning to loosen, I began to panic - P