Directions: Read the following sentences. Then, underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice.

Question

1. My book, which has many pictures, has little text.

2. That cat, which is mine, is an Abyssinian.

3. When cats prowl at night, their eyes adjust to the dark.

4. Although wild cats often hunt at night, they prefer dusk or dawn.

5. Whereas Angora cats have long hair, Siamese cats have short hair.
for the independent clauses do this symbol **
for the dependent clauses do this symbol {{ }}

Answer 1

1. **My book,** {{which has many pictures,}} has little text.

2. **That cat,** {{which is mine,}} is an Abyssinian.

3. **When cats prowl at night,** {{their eyes adjust to the dark.}}

4. **Although wild cats often hunt at night,** {{they prefer dusk or dawn.}}

5. **Whereas Angora cats have long hair,** {{Siamese cats have short hair.}}