2-5: Independent and Dependent Clauses

2-5: Independent and Dependent Clauses

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the clause: 'I want to visit the zoo.'

Back

Independent clause.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the clause: 'Because she had lost her job.'

Back

Dependent clause.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a subordinate conjunction?

Back

A subordinate conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because,' 'after,' or 'before.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an independent clause.

Back

'She enjoys reading books.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a dependent clause.

Back

'Although it was raining.'

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