Independent & Dependent Clauses

• Has a subject and a verb.

• Makes sense on its own

• Doesn't need help to make sense.

Multiple Choice

What is true about an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?

• It has a subject and a verb

• It makes sense on its own

• It doesn't need any help for it to make sense

• All of the answers are correct

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE (Hint: It has a subject & a v & makes sense on its own)

• Going to the lake.

• Off to the races.

• She listens to music every morning.

• Running and skipping down the hall.

Multiple Choice

A simple sentence has more than one Independent CLause

• ​Notice the 'D' in DEPENDENT and the 'D' for DOESN'T make sense

• A DEPENDENT CLAUSE leaves the reader wondering what else or what more?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?

• It DOESN'T make sense on its own

• It is an INCOMPLETE thought

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?

• Although I cried

• Even though I overslept

• Because my friend called

• These are all examples of DEPENDENT CLAUSES

Multiple Choice

I will practice until my alarm clock rings.

Which clause is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE?

• I will practice

• until my alarm clock rings

Multiple Choice

Before I get dressed, I brush my teeth.

Which clause is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE?

• Before I get dressed,

• I brush my teeth

Multiple Choice

A compound sentence is two Independent Clauses joined by a comma and a conjuction OR a semicolon.

Multiple Choice

 

I always take money with me when I go to the store.

Which clause is the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?

• I always take money with me

• when I go to the store

Dropdown

An _____________ clause has a SUBJECT, VERB, and it is a complete thought.

Select answer

Dropdown

A DEPENDENT CLAUSE _______ ______ make sense on its own.

Select answer

Multiple Choice

 

Whenever the phone rings, you should answer it.

Which clause is the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?

• Whenever the phone rings,

• you should answer it

Multiple Choice

I listened intently while the choir sang.

Which of the clauses is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE?

• I listened intently

• while the choir sang