Question

Multiple Select Question
Which of the following underlined phrases from the passage is an independent clause? Choose three that apply.
A.
Although it was early, the heat already hung heavy in the air.
B.
I tipped my head back and closed my eyes, breathing in the breeze.
C.
Now, the breeze swept through the dry restless grass, whispering as it went.
D.
Beneath it, children danced.
E.
It reminded me that even the worst times will pass.
F.
If I wait long enough, relief will come, just like the rain!

Answer 1

The independent clauses from the provided options are:

B. I tipped my head back and closed my eyes, breathing in the breeze.
C. Now, the breeze swept through the dry restless grass, whispering as it went.
D. Beneath it, children danced.
E. It reminded me that even the worst times will pass.

So the correct options are B, C, D, and E.

A and F contain dependent clauses:
- A has "Although it was early" which is dependent.
- F has "If I wait long enough" which is also dependent.

Therefore, if you're selecting three independent clauses, the options would be B, C, and D or E, depending on how many you're asked to choose.