Clauses

Clauses

Clauses

• Both independent and dependent clauses include a subject + verb "team".

• Independent clauses, however, make sense on their own.

• Dependent clauses need more information before the sentence makes sense.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is a dependent clause?

• Although Mrs. Janke enjoyed her summer.

• Mrs. Janke enjoyed her summer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is a dependent clause?

• I'm enrolled in English Seminar.

• Because I'm enrolled in English Seminar.

Dependent Clauses

• In casual conversation, many people speak informally, which includes the use of dependent clauses. When determining whether a clause is dependent or independent, isolate the clause to see if it makes sense on its own.

• "Why didn't you go to Disney this summer?"

• "Because tickets were sold out until September!"

Multiple Choice

Which portion of the sentence below is an independent clause?

When my father arrives, he will give the directions.

• When my father arrives

• he will give the directions

Multiple Choice

Which portion of the sentence below is an independent clause?

Mrs. Janke eats potato chips whenever she sees them because she never buys them at home.

• Mrs. Janke eats potato chips whenever she sees them

• because she never buys them at home

Phrases

• Keep in mind, to be a clause, there must be a subject (something completing an action) + a verb (the action).

• Phrases are groups of related words without a subject + verb team.

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause.

Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Not a clause

Multiple Choice

Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Not a clause

Multiple Choice

After the flood, the family moved into a temporary shelter.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Not a clause

Multiple Choice

While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon eating potato chips.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Not a clause

Multiple Choice

When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Not a clause

Multiple Choice

Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Not a clause

Multiple Choice

After Juan completed the assignment, he swam laps at the gym.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Not a clause