Independent vs Dependent Clauses

What are the two things every clause MUST have?

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

True or False?

Independent clauses can stand alone.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

True or False?

Independent clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction, a relative pronoun, or a relative adverb.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:

I will wash the dishes after we eat dinner.

• I will wash the dishes

• after we eat dinner

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:

I am going to pass our science test because I studied for three hours.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

True or False?

A complex sentence contains two independent clauses.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the relative adverb in the following sentence?

When I get home, I will complete my chores.

• When

• home

• I

• chores

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A