NAME: _________________________________________
YR/SEC: ________________________ DATE: __________________
A. Identify whether the highlighted clause is an Independent Clause (IC) or
Dependent Clause (DC).
_____1. I will be upset if my grades go down.
_____ 2. While I enjoy eating different types of food, my friend will only eat
vegetables.
_____ 3. Please let me know when you arrive.
_____ 4. Although I know he’s a famous actor, I can’t remember his name.
_____ 5. My sister, who is in the police force, has always been very outgoing and
confident.
_____ 6. I believe he shouldn’t have been elected Mayor of the town.
_____ 7. The car that has been stolen was parked in front of his house.
_____ 8. I will be leaving my job as soon as I hit retirement age.
B. Find the main clause (independent clause) and the subordinate clause
(dependent clause) in the sentence.
Example: Although it was hard, I continued to attend my night classes.
DC IC
9. ‘The Jungle Book’, written by Rudyard Kipling, is one of the most enjoyed story
collections.
10. The little girl was crying because she lost her favourite doll.
11. Thomas lives in the city.
12. If you think it will rain, it is better to carry an umbrella.
13. The boy, who helped me unload my luggage, lives in the next street.
14. I love listening to songs, but that does not mean I like all songs.
15. I am on the right track.
NAME: _________________________________________
YR/SEC: ________________________ DATE: __________________
A. Identify whether the highlighted clause is an Independent Clause (IC) or
Dependent Clause (DC).
_____1. I will be upset if my grades go down.
_____ 2. While I enjoy eating different types of food, my friend will only eat
vegetables.
_____ 3. Please let me know when you arrive.
_____ 4. Although I know he’s a famous actor, I can’t remember his name.
_____ 5. My sister, who is in the police force, has always been very outgoing and
confident.
_____ 6. I believe he shouldn’t have been elected Mayor of the town.
_____ 7. The car that has been stolen was parked in front of his house.
_____ 8. I will be leaving my job as soon as I hit retirement age.
B. Find the main clause (independent clause) and the subordinate clause
(dependent clause) in the sentence.
Example: Although it was hard, I continued to attend my night classes.
DC IC
9. ‘The Jungle Book’, written by Rudyard Kipling, is one of the most enjoyed
story collections.
10. The little girl was crying because she lost her favourite doll.
11. Thomas lives in the city.
12. If you think it will rain, it is better to carry an umbrella.
13. The boy, who helped me unload my luggage, lives in the next street.
14. I love listening to songs, but that does not mean I like all songs.
15. I am on the right track.