Main and Subordinate clauses and We are Family

What does a main clause need? Check all that apply.

• verb

• interesting topic

• complete thought

• subject

Subordinate clauses start with a ____________________________.

• conjunction

• subordinating connective

• preposition

• sentence opener

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select all the answers that include a subordinate clause.

• I like chocolate although I don't like dark chocolate.

• My dog is a terrier.

• I have two sisters but only one lives at home with me.

• I need new clothes.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the sentence that DOES NOT include a subordinate clause.

• My dad likes to watch football.

• My mum, who is very kind, bought me my favourite snack.

• Since it is going to rain today, I am wearing my wellies.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the sentence that includes a subordinate clause.

• I went shopping.

• After school today, I am going to go out for dinner.

• I like chocolate.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the answer that includes a subordinating conjunction.

• My favourite flower is a rose.

• Roses are beautiful although they have sharp thorns.

• Red roses are popular flowers.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the correct definition for a subordinate clause.

• It makes sense on its own. The sentence is a complete thought.

• It supports the independent clause and provides more information. The beginning shows it is dependent from the previous part.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

For all of these questions, indicate if the clause written in PINK is a main or subordinate.

I first met her in Paris where I lived as a child.

• main

• subordinate

After she picks me up, Mom is taking me to buy shoes.

• main
• subordinate

Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese, Sergio refused to eat it.

• main

• subordinate