Fragments and Run-OnsIdentifying Independent and Dependent Clauses

PracticeIdentify by putting a (D) for dependent and an (I) for independent.

1. _____ If you aren’t too busy2. _____ It will be fine with me3. _____ We can fix your bike tire

now4. _____ Whatever you decide5. _____ Which was a demonstration

of centrifugal force6. _____ While the teacher dissected

the frog

PracticeDirections: Underline the subordinate clause once and the main clause twice.

1. Dr. Garcia, who has an office on

the next street, lives not far from us.

2. Clare cleaned her room before she

left for the party.

3. Magazines that inform and entertain

are my favorites.