Dependent vs. Independent Clauses

Identify the clause: Because I was hungry, I made a simple dinner with eggs.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the clause: Sam needs new classes since he can’t see far off things.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the clause:

under the bed

• Independent

• Dependent

• Not a clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the clause:

before you take the test

• Independent

• Dependent

• Not a clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Dependent clauses have a subject and a verb.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The family dog chewed on the leg of the coffee table.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because her best friend Giselle insisted on gossiping during their study session the night before.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

• independent

• dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

• independent

• dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B