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What type of clause is 'whom we commonly remember as our first president' in the sentence provided?
What type of clause is 'whom we commonly remember as our first president' in the sentence provided?
- Independent clause
- Dependent clause (correct)
- Adverb clause
- Noun clause
In the sentence 'The gaining of the United States’ independence was due largely to the military leadership of General Washington,' which words form the adjective clause?
In the sentence 'The gaining of the United States’ independence was due largely to the military leadership of General Washington,' which words form the adjective clause?
- 'to the military leadership of General Washington'
- 'the United States’ independence'
- 'The gaining of the United States’ independence' (correct)
- 'was due largely to the military leadership'
What type of clause is 'Most of the training that a soldier receives requires physical and mental discipline'?
What type of clause is 'Most of the training that a soldier receives requires physical and mental discipline'?
- Noun clause
- Independent clause
- Adverb clause (correct)
- Verb clause
In 'The Green Berets and the Rangers, whose soldiers are exceptionally trained, are special units in the United States Army,' what do the words 'whose soldiers are exceptionally trained' form?
In 'The Green Berets and the Rangers, whose soldiers are exceptionally trained, are special units in the United States Army,' what do the words 'whose soldiers are exceptionally trained' form?
Identify the adverb clause in the sentence: 'Origami is popular since it requires creativity.'
Identify the adverb clause in the sentence: 'Origami is popular since it requires creativity.'
'If I am bored, I do origami.' What type of phrase is 'If I am bored'?
'If I am bored, I do origami.' What type of phrase is 'If I am bored'?
What makes up a complex sentence?
What makes up a complex sentence?
Adverbial dependent clauses are introduced by a _____________?
Adverbial dependent clauses are introduced by a _____________?
Identify 'The US Navy is a vital part of the nation's defense program.'
Identify 'The US Navy is a vital part of the nation's defense program.'
'Attacks enemies from battleships, submarines, and destroyers.' is a:
'Attacks enemies from battleships, submarines, and destroyers.' is a:
'While the nations are at war.' is a:
'While the nations are at war.' is a:
'Because the enemy cannot determine the location of submarines.' is a:
'Because the enemy cannot determine the location of submarines.' is a:
Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?
Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese, he began his voyage around the world under the Spanish flag.'
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese, he began his voyage around the world under the Spanish flag.'
In the sentence 'Magellan recruited a Portuguese crew, but Charles I of Spain forced him to take a Spanish crew instead,' what type of clause is 'but Charles I of Spain forced him to take a Spanish crew instead'?
In the sentence 'Magellan recruited a Portuguese crew, but Charles I of Spain forced him to take a Spanish crew instead,' what type of clause is 'but Charles I of Spain forced him to take a Spanish crew instead'?
Identify the phrase in the sentence: 'The Spanish crew was one which proved to be mutinous; therefore, Magellan spent much time dealing with the mutineers.'
Identify the phrase in the sentence: 'The Spanish crew was one which proved to be mutinous; therefore, Magellan spent much time dealing with the mutineers.'
What is the subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun in the sentence: 'When the British asked John Paul Jones to surrender, he replied, 'I have not yet begun to fight!' ?
What is the subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun in the sentence: 'When the British asked John Paul Jones to surrender, he replied, 'I have not yet begun to fight!' ?
Which of these sentences contains a dependent clause?
Which of these sentences contains a dependent clause?
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