7th Grade Clauses And Complex Sentences

The italicized clause "which were once very popular" modifies the noun "holes". It provides additional information about the swimming holes by indicating that they were once very popular.

The given sentence is a compound sentence because it consists of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "but". Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, with "Interstates are bigger than local roads" and "local roads are more scenic" expressing separate ideas.

The given sentence, "Local roads usually have many stoplights or stop signs," is a simple sentence. It consists of only one independent clause, which is a complete thought on its own. There are no dependent clauses or additional phrases that would make it a compound or complex sentence.

The italicized clause "whenever the opportunity arises" modifies the verb "goes". It explains the condition or circumstance under which the action of going to the beach takes place.

The given sentence is a complex sentence because it consists of two clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "if". The first clause "If you travel on state road" is a dependent clause, and the second clause "be prepared to travel slowly" is an independent clause. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, but it adds additional information to the independent clause.

The italicized clause "where the water is calm" modifies the word "swimming". It provides additional information about the specific type of swimming that Althea and her friends enjoy, indicating that they prefer to swim in places where the water is calm.

The given sentence is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause. It does not contain any dependent clauses or coordinating conjunctions, which are characteristic of compound or complex sentences. The sentence states a fact about interstate highways and U.S. routes running cross-country, without any additional clauses or phrases.

The italicized word "that begin tomorrow" describes "the obedience trials" and provides additional information about when the trials are taking place. This makes it an adjective clause, as it modifies a noun.

The noun clause "However you get to practice" is used as the subject of the sentence. It is the main focus of the sentence and is what the sentence is talking about. The clause is explaining how something is done, and that is why it is used as the subject.

The given sentence contains a subordinate clause that provides additional information about "The show". This clause, "which is supposed to be excellent", modifies the noun "show" and functions as an adjective in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "adjective clause".

The italicized word "Because" is introducing a dependent clause that provides a reason or explanation for the main clause "the show will last three days." This dependent clause modifies the verb "will last" and functions as an adverbial clause, indicating the reason for the duration of the show.

The italicized word "whatever" functions as the subject of the sentence, indicating that it is a noun clause. It introduces a clause that acts as a single unit and functions as a noun within the sentence. The clause "whatever his owner told him to do" serves as the direct object of the verb "did" and completes the meaning of the sentence.

The noun clause "that he will make the soccer team" is functioning as the direct object in the sentence. It is the thing that Martin believes.

In the given sentence, "That sheep dog will probably win" is the main clause. It is the independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. The other options (adjective clause, adverb clause, noun clause) do not accurately describe the italicized words in the sentence.

The noun clause "when everyone else has left" is used as a predicate noun in this sentence. It renames or identifies the subject "the best time to do training drills" and functions as a noun in the predicate of the sentence.

The italicized word "Whoever" is a pronoun that introduces a noun clause. In this sentence, the noun clause functions as the subject of the sentence.

The given sentence is a complex sentence because it consists of an independent clause "Most commuters take the roads" and a dependent clause "that get them to work fastest." The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the independent clause to convey a complete thought.

The noun clause "when we will make the final team cuts" is used as a predicate noun in the sentence. It renames or describes the subject "Friday" and functions as the predicate of the sentence.

The correct answer is adverb clause because it modifies the verb "dim" and provides information about the action of the verb. In this case, it explains how or when the lights dim, indicating that the dimming of the lights happens as the patrons take their seats.

The italicized clause "if it gets too choppy" modifies the verb "stays." It explains the condition under which Gretchen stays out of the ocean. If the ocean gets too choppy, Gretchen chooses not to go in.

The given sentence "The Ibsens usually like what this theater presents" contains a subordinate clause that functions as the direct object of the verb "like." The noun clause "what this theater presents" acts as a single unit and is the object of the verb "like." Therefore, the correct answer is "noun clause as a direct object."