Independent and Dependent Clauses Flashcard

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: The sun was shining brightly. Options:

was shining

,

brightly

,

The sun

,

The sun was shining brightly.

Back

The sun was shining brightly.

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

Back

we went for a walk

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: When the bell rings. Options:

When the bell rings

,

The cat meowed

,

Running in the park

,

After the storm

Back

When the bell rings

Front

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

Back

if it stops raining

Front

Differentiate between an independent and dependent clause.

Back

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on the independent clause for meaning.

Front

Differentiate between an independent and dependent clause.

Back

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on the independent clause for meaning.

Front

Construct a sentence using an independent clause.

Back

She went to the store.

Front

Construct a sentence using an independent clause.

Back

She went to the store.

Front

Construct a sentence using a dependent clause:

While I was studying for my exam,

,

While I was sleeping,

,

After I ate dinner,

,

Because I love to read,

Back

While I was studying for my exam,

Front

Construct a sentence using a dependent clause. Options:

Because the sun is shining,

,

After I ate dinner,

,

While I was studying for my exam,

,

While I am sleeping,

Back

While I was studying for my exam,