Question

Read each sentence & determine whether the underlined clause is independent or subordinate.

***WHAT IS IN CAPS is what is underlined.***

1. Graphology, WHICH IS THE STUDY OF HANDWRITING, has existed for many years.
A) independent
B) subordinate

2. MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT HANDWRITING CAN REVEAL PERSONALITY TRAITS.
A) independent
B) subordinate

3. BECAUSE SOME BUSINESSES ACCEPT THIS THEORY, they analyze job applicants' handwriting.
A) independent
B) subordinate

4. When you apply for a job, WATCH YOUR HANDWRITING.
A) independent
B) subordinate

Answer 1

5. You can always go back to your old ways AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN HIRED.
A) independent
B) subordinate

6. IF YOUR WRITING SLANTS TO THE RIGHT, you are probably friendly & open.
A) independent
B) subordinate

7. If your writing slants to the left, YOU MIGHT VERY WELL BE A NONCONFORMIST.
A) independent
B) subordinate

8. Writing uphill indicates an optimist, & WRITING DOWNHILL SUGGESTS A RELIABLE PERSON.
A) independent
B) subordinate

9. Capital letters THAT ARE INSERTED IN THE MIDDLE OF A WORD reveal a creative person.
A) independent
B) subordinate

10. AN i DOTTED WITH A CIRCLE SHOWS AN ARTISTIC NATURE, & a correctly dotted i indicated a careful person.
A) independent
B) subordinate

Answer 2

@KyanTheDoodle

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The first one is subordinate, I think.

Answer 5

I'm sorry, I just need some help :(

Answer 6

You don't need to apologize. :3

Answer 7

I think the second one is independent.

Answer 8

@MCLover1477

Answer 9

The third one is subordinate.

Answer 10

I'm not sure about the fourth one...

Answer 11

The fifth one is subordinate.

Answer 12

I got them. Thank you! :)

Answer 13

No problem!

Answer 14

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. A

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Answer 15

@elcena answers are right