Exercise 1: Identifying Clauses

On the blank for each numbered item, write I for an Independent clause or S for a subordinate clause.

Then, in the space provided below the sentence, revise every subordinate clause to make it a complete sentence

1. Responsibly written articles and research papers are factual and well documented.

2. Because you can’t always tell whether the articles and stories you read are true.

3. Statistics interpreted carelessly weaken a paper.

4. Avoiding the risk of angry readers and objections.

5. When you write a research paper, carefully documented sources.

6. That your documentation is important to prove that you did not make up your facts.

7. Reliable sources are academic journals, reference books, and articles or books written by experts in a field.

8. Being proud of your accuracy.