Independent and Dependent Clauses

Front

The dog is playing catch.

Back

Independent Clause

Front

"Because I studied hard for my test."

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

I was watching my brother play video games.

Back

Independent Clause

Front

Which one is a dependent clause?
Options:

My mom is a nice person.

,

Emily hates cats.

,

Why he missed the train.

,

Jessica likes to play outside.

Back

Why he missed the train.

Front

Identify the phrase that is NOT a dependent clause:

• Because I wanted to
• When she heard her dog
• If the snow stops
• Nick likes to build a wall

Back

Nick likes to build a wall.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

A complete thought that can stand by itself as a sentence.

Front

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

Back

dependent clause

Front

Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.

Back

independent clause

Front

"When I was five, I started kindergarten" - Classify the sentence.

Back

both a dependent and an independent clause

Front

Since you know a lot about math

Back

dependent clause