dependent clauses

objectives: 

identify  dependent and independent clauses .

warming up 

• there is no point in worrying about things you can change. 

• there is no point in going in a picnic if it's going to rain.

• Hang in there, Martin! your invention is going to be a success.

• you lost the previous match, but you have to hang in there to win again. 

dependent clauses

• If Perry calls

• efore you leave town

• Though it was not her job

•  Although it was raining

• after he finished his dinner

we can conclude

• A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb. 

• It does not express a complete thought so it is not a sentence and can't stand alone.

Multiple Choice

When the president arrives

• dependent clause

• Independent clause

independent clause

• Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.

• She wants to travel the world and see wonderful sights.

• The professor always comes to class fully prepared.

we can conclude

• An independent clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb. 

• It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. 

Multiple Choice

The Alps in Switzerland are breathtaking.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

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