Dependent Clause Identification:

Question 1

Ballet dancers are often very good at yoga poses because their bodies are strong and flexible.

A. Ballet dancers are often very good
B. Very good at yoga poses
C. Because their bodies are strong and flexible
D. Ballet dancers are often very good at yoga poses

Answer 1

C. Because their bodies are strong and flexible

Question 2

Young ballerinas must take precautions not to become anorexic although ballet companies frequently do not intervene.

A. Young ballerinas must take precautions
B. Although ballet companies frequently do not intervene
C. Young ballerinas must take precautions not to become anorexic
D. Not to become anorexic

Answer 2

B. Although ballet companies frequently do not intervene

Question 3

Even though it is not a popular art form in mainstream American culture, some people cannot imagine their lives without the art of ballet.

A. Some people cannot imagine their lives without the art of ballet
B. Even though it is not a popular art form; without the art of ballet
C. Their lives without the art of ballet
D. Even though it is not a popular art form in mainstream American culture

Answer 3

D. Even though it is not a popular art form in mainstream American culture