Question

Identify the number of independent and subordinate clauses in the following group of words.

Jean prepared for rain by packing an umbrella, but the sun ended up coming out

A.
one independent clause only

B.
one subordinate clause only

C.
two independent clauses

D.
one independent clause and one subordinate clause

Answer 1

D

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

no problem :)

Answer 4

I have to disagree, give me a min to explain.

Answer 5

"Jean prepared for rain" sure is an independent clause, and "by packing an umbrella" is dependent, BUT D says "one independent clause and one subordinate clause" yet there is still more to the sentence.

Answer 6

by packing an umbreblla is a prepositional phrase

Answer 7

"Jean prepared for rain by packing an umbrella" and "the sun ended up coming out" in my opinion are both independent.
I'm not 100% sure, but I'm just saying what I want to and have to say.

Answer 8

by packing an umbrella isn't complete, it's dependent

Answer 9

its not complete but its a prepositional phrase, part of jean prepared for rain

Answer 10

the sun ended up coming out is depended i think

Answer 11

No, "the sun ended up coming out" is independent, even though it seem likes it's not complete, it makes sense alone.

Answer 12

maybe, idk, i still think its D

Answer 13

Could be, I guess C or D :P