Grammar Flashcard Types of sentences and clauses

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Identify if the clause is independent or dependent: The teacher who lives next door to Rob is Mrs. Johnson.

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Dependent

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Underlined clause: 'Our dog will run away' if the gate is left open.

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independent

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Identify if the clause is independent or dependent: school will be canceled on Thursday.

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Independent

Front

Identify if the clause is independent or dependent: This is the homework assignment that you missed last week.

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dependent

Front

The clause 'The movie was good although it was too long.' is:

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Independent

Front

Clause: what her sister said (independent or dependent?)

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dependent

Front

Identify if the clause is independent or dependent: The moon shone on the ocean while the whales rose to the surface.

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Dependent

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Identify if the clause is independent or dependent: At the end of class, Jim walked to his locker where the coach was waiting.

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independent

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Definition of an Independent clause?

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A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

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Definition of a Dependent clause?

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A clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.