Read the paragraph.[1] When Nicki woke up, it was still dark outside. [2] Although she was tired, she stumbled out of bed, brushed her teeth, and put on her running clothes. [3] When she went into the kitchen, she saw that her mom had left her favorite water bottle on the counter. [4] As she had done every day for the past month, she opened the front door, stepped onto the pavement, and began her morning ritual.Which of the following best describes this paragraph?
Answer
A
Each sentence begins with the subject.
B
Each sentence begins with a dependent clause.
C
Each sentence begins with the predicate.
D
Each sentence begins with an independent clause.
Explanation
Each sentence begins with a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. The opening clauses are “When Nicki woke up,” “Although she was tired,” “When she went into the kitchen,” and “As she had done every day for the past month.” Each is followed by an independent clause that completes the sentence, so the best description is that each sentence begins with a dependent clause.
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