Instructions: Put parenthesis around the independent clauses in each compound sentence below. Then, underline the simple subject once and the simple predicate twice in each clause.
Example: (The streets are filled with cars), but (the sidewalks are empty).
1. Those apples are too sour to eat, but those pears are perfect.
2. She studies hard, but she saves time to enjoy herself.
3. They lost track of time, so they were late.
4. Eric had not studied, so he failed the test.
5. Yesterday it rained all day, but today the sun is shining.
6. I set the alarm to get up early, but I couldn’t get up when it rang.
7. They may sing and dance until dawn, but they will be exhausted.
8. My best friend moved to Texas, and I will miss her.
9. They arrived at the theater early, but there was still a long line.
10. Lisa took her dog to the veterinarian, but his office was closed.
11. The black cat leaped, but fortunately it didn’t catch the bird.
12. I found a baseball in the bushes, and I gave it to my brother.
13. We loaded the card with groceries, and we went to the checkout.
14. The stadium was showered with lights, but the stands were empty.
15. The small girl whimpered, and her mother hugged her.
16. The dark clouds rolled in, and then it began to rain.
Instructions: In each sentence below, underline the subordinate clause.
1. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward.
2. The cat that is sitting in the window is mine.
3. The car that is parked outside is new.
4. Jack, who is a football star, is class president.
5. Bonnie, who is an artist, is also studying computer science.
6. John likes food that is cooked in the microwave.
7. The composer who wrote the music comes from Germany.
8. We missed seeing him because we were late.
9. When Jake arrives, we will tell him what happened.
10. She walked slowly because she had hurt her leg.
11. When she walked to the podium, everyone applauded.
12. If animals could talk, they might have a lot to tell.
13. Many roads that were built in our city are no longer traveled.
14. My address book, which is bright red, is gone.
15. Annie, who is from Atlanta, just started working here today.
16. The crowd cheered when the player came to bat.
17. When he hit the ball, everyone cheered.