Independent and Dependent Clauses

Front

Which of the following is an independent clause?

a) Although it was raining

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c) Because I was tired

,

d) After I finished my homework

,

b) I went for a walk

Back

I went for a walk

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: I will go to the park if it stops raining.

Back

if it stops raining

Front

She loves to read books, ________ she prefers mystery novels.

Back

but

Front

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• I will go to the party
• If I have time
• She is studying
• They went to the beach

Back

If I have time

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: After finishing his dinner, he went to bed.

Back

he went to bed

Front

Complete the sentence: I will go to the movies ________ I finish my homework.

Back

before

Front

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Although she was tired,
• He played basketball,
• When it snows,
• Because they won

Back

He played basketball

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: She will come to the party if she is feeling better.

Back

if she is feeling better

Front

Complete the sentence: He couldn't go to the concert ________ he had to work.

Back

because

Front

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• We went to the zoo
• When it gets dark
• They played soccer
• She bought a new dress

Back

When it gets dark