Dependent vs. Independent Clauses

Dependent vs. Independent Clauses

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English

4th Grade

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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 complete 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 complete 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

She made brownies for our class.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a dependent clause:

Back

Although she made brownies for our class.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a dependent clause often start with?

Back

A dependent clause often starts with a subordinating conjunction, such as 'because', 'although', 'since', or 'if'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the clause: 'Because I was hungry, I made a simple dinner with eggs.'

Back

Independent (main) clause: 'I made a simple dinner with eggs.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the clause: 'Although she made brownies for our class.'

Back

Dependent clause.

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