Exercise B Write whether the items below are independent or dependent clauses. If a

clause is dependent, rewrite it and add an independent clause to make a

complete sentence. If a clause is independent, rewrite it with the correct

capitalization and punctuation.

Example: since I was bored

dependent-Since I was bored, I went to a movie. or I went to a

movie since I was bored.

1. a show always entertains

2. because a friend recommended it

3. though the show was great

4. I kept quiet

5. if it was a sad scene

Read michelle’s claim statement for a literary analysis essay about a nonfiction text. in his autobiography up from slavery, booker t. washington shows how the different settings, or places he lived, affected his life, work ethic, and beliefs. which quote from the text can she use as evidence to support her claim? a. “the early years of my life, which were spent in the little cabin, were not very different from those of thousands of other slaves.” b. “after some hours had passed, the head teacher said to me: ‘the adjoining recitation-room needs sweeping. take the broom and sweep it.’” c. “during my last year at hampton every minute of my time that was not occupied with my duties as janitor was devoted to hard study.” d. “after the coming of freedom there were two points upon which practically all the people on our place were agreed… that they must change their names, and that they must leave the old plantation for at least a few days or weeks in order that they might really feel sure that they were free.”