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Avoiding Fragments - Exercise 5

Directions:Identify each clause below as independent (I) or dependent (D).
When you have completed the exercise, check your answers on the answer key by clicking on the "Check My Work" button. Read and follow the instructions listed on the answer page. Read and follow the instructions listed on the answer page.

1. after you feed the dog

        (   )

2. the instructor showed me some slides

        (   )

3. when the instructor showed me some slides

        (   )

4. when will the instructor show me some slides

        (   )

5. she showed some slides

        (   )

6. because we saw the accident

        (   )

7. the man cried

        (   )

8. today he cried

        (   )

9. if he cried

        (   )

10. your brother is not home today

        (   )


         

 

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support System
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu


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