IXL X.4 Practice

An independent clause _______ stand on its own.

• can

• cannot

A dependent clause does not express

• a subject.

• a verb.

• a complete thought.

Identify the independent clause.

Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Central Park.

• Although it was raining

• Maria went for a jog at Central Park

Identify the independent clause.

Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.

• Brianna eats chocolate

• Whenever she gets a poor grade in math

Identify the independent clause.

After the flood destroyed their home, the family moved into a temporary shelter.

• After the flood destroyed their home

• The family moved into a temporary shelter

Identify the independent clause.

While John was walking at the park, he saw a raccoon eating potato chips.

• While John was walking at the park

• He saw a raccoon eating potato chips

Identify the independent clause.

Students who fail to show up for the Regents' test must enroll in the Regents' remediation courses.

• Students who fail to show up for the Regents' test

• Who fail to show up for the Regents' test

• Students must enroll in the Regents' remediation courses

Identify the independent clause.

When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.

• When you finish your homework

• Please take the dog for a walk

Identify the independent clause.

After Juan completed the assignment, he swam laps at the gym.

• After Juan completed the assignment

• He swam laps at the gym

Identify the independent clause.

Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.

• Christa left home at 4:00 a.m.

• Since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting