Identify the number of independent and subordinate clauses in the following group of words.
although the sky was a lovely shade of blue
a.
one independent clause only
b.
one independent clause and one subordinate clause
c.
one subordinate clause only
d.
two independent clauses

Based on the given sentence above, the number of independent and subordinate clauses would be one subordinate clause only. The given group of words above only consists of a subordinate clause and does not convey a complete thought, even though the clause still have a subject and a verb. Hope this answer helps.