Phrases and Clauses

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Determine if the underlined words form a dependent or independent clause: On our way to school, we saw six dogs.

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Independent

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Determine if the underlined words form a dependent or independent clause: I can do a backflip.

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Independent

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Determine if the underlined words form a dependent or independent clause: Every Friday, we visit my grandfather.

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Dependent

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Determine if the underlined words form a dependent or independent clause: 'I have had my ears pierced since the third grade.'

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dependent

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Determine if the underlined words form a dependent or independent clause: Where are you going?

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Independent

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Example of a dependent clause:

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After lunch,

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Example of a dependent clause:

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During tennis practice,

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Example of an independent clause:

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You should always try your best.

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Example of an independent clause:

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Neal can ride a unicycle.

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Example of an independent clause:

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We were late.