Dependent and Independent Clauses

Dependent and Independent Clauses

by Trisha Hess

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​We will take notes on the first few slides that will help answer questions!

​Dependent Clause

​A dependent clause can have a subject and a verb but it is NOT a complete thought.

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​Example: After Tyler called his friend

Independent Clause

​A independent clause has a subject and a verb AND is a complete thought.

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​Example: He met him at the park.

​QUICK! Jot down these subordinate conjunctions to help out later in the lesson!!

​after

although

as

as if

as long as

as much as

as soon as

as though

because

before

by the time

even if

even though

if

in order that

in case

in the event that

lest

now that

once

only

only if

provided that

​since

so

supposing

that

than

though

till

unless

until, when

whenever

where

whereas

wherever

whether or not

while

​Compound Sentence

• ​has a subject and a predicate

• ​uses a FANBOYS

  • ​For

  • ​And

  • ​Nor

  • ​But

  • ​Or

  • ​Yet

  • ​So

• has ANOTHER subject and predicate​

Independent and dependent clauses can combine to create....

​Simple Sentences

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​Compound Sentences

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​Complex Sentences

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​Compound-Complex Sentences

​He met him at the park.

​Simple

• one subject

• one predicate

​​= one independent clause

After Tyler called his friend, he met him at the park.

Complex

• one subject

• one predicate

• ​subordinate conjunction

  • ​another subject

  • ​another predicate

​​= one independent clause

​​= one dependent clause

He met him at the park, and they played all afternoon.

Compound

• one subject

• one predicate

• FANBOYS

• ​one subject

• ​one predicate

​​= one independent clause

​​= one independent clause

After Tyler called his friend he met him at the park, and they played all afternoon.

Compound-Complex

• subordinate conjunction​

  • one subject

  • one predicate

• ​one subject

• ​one predicate

• FANBOYS

• ​one subject

• ​one predicate

​​= one dependent clause

​​= one independent clause

​​= one independent clause

The mailman wouldn't deliver our mail after my dog bit him.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: Sarah could have done better on the assignment, although she did receive an A.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: Because she didn't say, "Mother may I?" she had to start over.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: Before my mom would let me spend the night, she had to talk to Jamie's mom.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: If you study for the test, you will do much better.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: Once the play started, we were not allowed to talk.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: We won't be able to play unless the rain stops by noon.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: Rex practiced his guitar until he could play the song perfectly.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: Whenever I think about my third grade teacher, I have a warm feeling inside.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction: We played games while the adults sat and talked.

Creating Dependent Clauses​

Add a dependent clause to create a complex sentence.

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​*Remember to use your list of subordinate conjunctions to start each dependent clause!*

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Open Ended

_____________, we will be going to camp.

Open Ended

_____________, Dad changed the flat tire.

Open Ended

The police searched every house _____________.

Open Ended

I like to eat cotton candy _____________.

Open Ended

_____________, you can go to the movies on Saturday

Open Ended

_____________, everyone stopped what they were doing.

Open Ended

We talked on the phone for hours _____________.

Open Ended

We had a hard time finding our way home _____________.

​Let's see if we can tell the difference between the types of sentences!

Multiple Choice

When the work is finished we're going out for pizza.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

We were hungry, but dinner wasn't ready yet.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

The puppy jumps into my lap whenever he wants to play, and he licks my face.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

The birds were playing in our pool.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

Ken mowed the lawn, and Jeff washed the car.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

The beautiful dancer walked across the stage to accept the flowers from the director.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

We have fun whenever my cousins come over, but they won't visit us until they sell their house.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

We had to stop swimming because it started to rain.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

There is a big box of old baby clothes in the back of the closet.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

The boys played while the girls painted, and everyone had a good time.

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Select

I am comfortable determining the type of sentence (while using my notes!).

• Absolutely, I could do this in my sleep.

• I'm getting it, but I like to use my notes.

• I get it like 50% of the time... or less.

• This makes no sense to me.