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Independent and Dependent Clause

Independent and Dependent Clause

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Flashcard

English

4th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Independent Clause?

Back

An Independent Clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Dependent Clause?

Back

A Dependent Clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of an Independent Clause:

Back

"I enjoy reading books." This can stand alone as a complete sentence.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a Dependent Clause:

Back

"Because I was tired". This cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of a Dependent Clause in a sentence?

Back

A Dependent Clause adds extra information to the Independent Clause but cannot stand alone.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the Independent Clause: "When the sun sets, the sky turns orange."

Back

The Independent Clause is "the sky turns orange." It can stand alone.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the Dependent Clause: "If it rains tomorrow, we will stay inside."

Back

The Dependent Clause is "If it rains tomorrow." It cannot stand alone.

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