Independent Clause Identification:

Question 1

Ballet dancers must often begin rigorous training when they are young.

A. Ballet dancers must often begin rigorous training when they are young
B. When they are young
C. Ballet dancers must
D. Ballet dancers must often begin rigorous training

Answer 1

D. Ballet dancers must often begin rigorous training

Question 2

Parents find it difficult to support their ballet children since the cost of ballet school is astronomical.

A. Parents find it difficult to support their ballet children
B. Since the cost of ballet school is astronomical
C. Parents find it difficult to support
D. Since the cost of

Answer 2

A. Parents find it difficult to support their ballet children

Question 3

Despite their svelte figures and grace, ballet dancers often lose their toenails from the pressure of the high-toe shoes.

A. Despite their svelte figures and grace
B. Ballet dancers often lose their toenails from the pressure of the high-toe shoes
C. From the pressure of the high-toe shoes
D. Ballet dancers often lose their toenails.

Answer 3

B. Ballet dancers often lose their toenails from the pressure of the high-toe shoes