Question

What is the dependent clause, main verb, and main subject of these sentences?

1. contrary to popular expectations, mandatory drug testing for florida welfare recipients showed that these individuals were less likely to use drugs that the general
populations.
2. it’s a little known fact that some turtles can breathe through their rear end.
3. mrs. kelley reflected that, besides flying, one thing she had neglected and would like now to have done was to learn to swim.

Answer 1

I'll answer for the dependent clauses.

In #1, "Contrary to popular expectations" is the dependent clause.

In #2, the dependent clause is "It's a little known fact."

In #3, the dependent clause is "Mrs. Kelly reflected that, besides flying."