Review Independent & Dependent Clauses

Tim like to draw, even when he's tired.

The underlined clause is a:

• Main (independent) Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

While the rain pours down, the puddles grew bigger.

The underlined clause is a:

• Main (Independent) Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

I waited for him, but he didn't come.

The underlined clauses are:

• Main and Subordinate Clauses

• Main and Main Clauses

• Subordinate and Main Clauses

• Subordinate and Subordinate Clauses

I met a friend who helped me a lot.

The underlined clause is a:

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO are all:

• Coordinating Conjunctions

• Subordinating Conjunctions

We met a man who could speak many languages.

The underlined clause is an example of:

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Alissa got mad at Jessica because she ate popcorn.

The underlined clause is an example of:

• Main (Independent) Clause

• Subordinate (Dependent) Clause

Who am I?

I have a subject and a predicate.

I CANNOT stand alone. I need my best friend.

I use subordinating conjunctions.

Who am I?

• Main Clause

• Subordinate Clause

I went to the doctor because I had broken a bone.

The underlined clause is an example of:

• Main (Independent) Clause

• Subordinate (Dependent) Clause

Even though Henry was taller than his brother, his brother was a better basketball player.

The underlined clause is a:

• Main Clause

• Subordinate Clause