Dependent and independent clauses

Before you turn in your test

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We like to put up decorations

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When I was five, I started kindergarten

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Even if it looks harmless

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Since you know a lot about math

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Please listen to my side of the story

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Once I finish making dinner

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Before you turn in your test, go over your work carefully

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We like to put up decorations so all the trick-or-treaters will come to our house

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• both a dependent and an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an Independent Clause?

• Not a complete sentence

• Is a complete sentence

• Contains only a verb

• Contains a subject and a verb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B