12.8 Independent vs. Dependent Clauses

Whenever they visit Santa

• This is a dependent clause.

• This is an independent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because she is on the nice list

• This is a dependent clause.

• This is an independent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She wanted the next book in the MBS series because the first one was full of twists and turns.

• The underlined clause is the independent clause.

• The underlined clause is the dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I stopped to wrap a present while I watched Netflix. *Type the subordinating conjunction (1 word).

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Because my cocoa was cold, I put it in the microwave.*Type the subordinating conjunction (1 word).

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Although Christmas Eve service is often packed, it is one of my most favorite memories each year.

• The underlined clause is the independent clause.

• The underlined clause is the dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We usually travel during Christmas break, however this year will be different.

• The underlined clause is the independent clause.

• The underlined clause is the dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

TRUE or FALSE: An independent clause has a subject and verb and can stand by itself as a sentence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

TRUE or FALSE: A dependent clause has a subordinating conjunction, subject, and a verb. It cannot stand by itself as a sentence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the examples of SUBORDINATING conjunctions.

• and, but, or

• while, because, after

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E