Independent and Dependent Clauses (week 22)

Front

What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

Because she ate three donuts for breakfast, she is not hungry.

Back

because she ate three donuts for breakfast

Front

Reword the sentence to start with an independent clause: When you finish cleaning your room, come help me in the garage. Options: You can finish cleaning your room, and you can help me in the garage. When you come help me in the garage, it will be after you finish cleaning your room. Come help me in the garage when you finish cleaning your room. Come help me in the garage. Then finish cleaning your room.

Back

Come help me in the garage when you finish cleaning your room.

Front

Use the two clauses to write a complex sentence that starts with an independent clause: "before you leave" and "be sure to sign the card".

Back

Be sure to sign the card before you leave.

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? I am a good cook.

Back

independent

Front

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

Back

dependent

Front

Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.

Back

dependent

Front

Independent or Dependent? She made brownies for our class!

Back

independent

Front

while the band was playing

Back

This is a dependent clause.