Independent & Dependent Clauses

An independent clause:

• can stand alone as a sentence

• cannot stand alone as a sentence

A dependent clause:

• can stand alone as a sentence

• cannot stand alone as a sentence

A dependent clause starts with a:

• coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

• subordinate conjunction (SWABI)

• predicate (verb)

• subject (noun or pronoun)

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

What type of clause is this?

My friend brought me a cookie.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Not a clause

What type of clause is this?

My brother never eats breakfast.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Not a clause

What type of clause is this?

After PE class.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Not a clause

What type of clause is this?

After PE class finished.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Not a clause

What type of clause is this?

While she answered the question.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Not a clause

What type of clause is this?

Jeff ran.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Not a clause

What type of clause is this?

The entire 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade classes at Ralston Middle School.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Not a clause