
Dependent vs Independent Clauses
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What is true about an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?
It has a subject and a predicate
It makes sense on its own
It doesn't need any help for it to make sense
All of the answers are correct
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following sentences is an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE (Hint: It has a subject & a predicate & makes sense on its own)
Going to the lake.
Off to the races.
She listens to music every morning.
Running and skipping down the hall.
Answer explanation
The action word (verb) is: listens
Who or what listens? She
She is the COMPLETE SUBJECT
listens to music every morning is the COMPLETE PREDICATE
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following sentences is an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE (Hint: It has a subject & a predicate & makes sense on its own)
He eats cookies and ice cream for dessert.
Watches YouTube every day.
Jumping on the trampoline.
Waters the plants.
Answer explanation
The action word (verb) is:
eats
Who or what eats? He
He is the COMPLETE SUBJECT
eats cookies and ice cream for dessert is the COMPLETE PREDICATE
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following statements is true about a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
It DOESN'T make sense on its own
It starts with a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION (think of the acronym AWHITEBUS)
It is an INCOMPLETE thought
ALL of the answers are correct
Answer explanation
Notice the 'D' in DEPENDENT and the 'D' for DOESN'T make sense
A DEPENDENT CLAUSE leaves the reader wondering what else or what more?
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What else is true about a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
It has a subject and a predicate but is NOT a complete thought
It starts with a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION (think of the acronym AWHITEBUS)
It needs an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE to help it make sense
ALL of the answers are correct
Answer explanation
Notice the 'D' in DEPENDENT and the 'D' for DOESN'T make sense
A DEPENDENT CLAUSE leaves the reader wondering what else or what more?
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following fragments is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
(HINT: A Dependent Clause ALWAYS starts with a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION - think of the acronym AWHITEBUS)
Although I cried
Even though I overslept
Because my friend called
These are all examples of DEPENDENT CLAUSES
Answer explanation
Notice how each fragment STARTS with a subordinating conjunction (AWHITEBUS)
AND it DOESN'T make sense on its own.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following fragments is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
(HINT: A Dependent Clause ALWAYS starts with a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION - think of the acronym AWHITEBUS)
I walked through the meadow.
Until the cows come home.
Sophia gazed at the stars.
Eduardo played Fortnite all night long.
Answer explanation
Notice how the fragment 'Until the cows came home,' STARTS with a subordinating conjunction (AWHITEBUS)
AND it DOESN'T make sense on its own.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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