Independent and Dependent Clauses

Front

Identify the Dependent Clause:

Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.

Back

Because my tea was too cold

Front

Identify the Independent Clause: You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.

Back

you should take your car in for a service

Front

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

Back

dependent

Front

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

Back

independent

Front

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

Back

dependent

Front

Independent or Dependent? Even though chocolate is her favorite.

Back

dependent

Front

Independent or Dependent? She loves fruit desserts like apple pie, peach cobbler, and blueberry crisp.

Back

independent

Front

Which clause is not like the others?

• There’s nothing like a good nap.
• Because I told you last night.
• I love horror movies.

Back

Because I told you last night.

Front

Which clause is not like the others?
Options:

They love to go camping.

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Unless it is raining.

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Because we’ll have more mosquitoes.

Back

They love to go camping.

Front

Which clause is not like the others?
Options:

Clauses are easy to identify if you use your ear.

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The ones that sound unfinished are dependent.

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If you ask me what I think.

Back

If you ask me what I think.