Dependent & Independent Clauses-Miss. Dina

Identify the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.

-You will see warning lights if there is fog on the mountain. (independent)

• You will see warning lights

• if there is fog on the mountain.

Identify the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.

-We put together a skit that tells the history of our state. (subordinate)

• We put together a skit

• that tells the history of our state.

Identify the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.

-The science experiment was confusing. (independent)

• The science experiment was confusing

• was confusing.

Identify the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.

-When intermission was over, the audience took their seats. (subordinate)

• When intermission was over,

• the audience took their seats.

Identify the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.

- Because we were tired, we did not go shopping last night. (independent)

• Because we were tired,

• we did not go shopping last night.

After we left the sandwich shop, we went to the park.

• SUB

• IND

Identify each underlined clause

-Until Jamal moved to Tampa, he and I were best friends.

• IND for independent clause

• SUB for subordinate clause

Identify each underlined clause

Nate tripped as he stepped onto the uneven pavement.

• IND for independent clause

• SUB for subordinate clause

Identify each underlined clause

We will learn the two-step, which is a fun dance.

• IND for independent clause

• SUB for subordinate clause

Identify each underlined clause

-The youth chorus will perform this evening.

• IND for independent clause

• SUB for subordinate clause