Independent VS Dependent Clauses

An independent clause:

• can stand alone as a sentence

• cannot stand alone as a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A dependent clause:

• can stand alone as a sentence

• cannot stand alone as a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of clause is this?

My friend brought me a cookie.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of clause is this?

My brother never eats breakfast.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of clause is this?

While she answered the question.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of clause is this?

Jeff ran.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of clause is this?

Because I had so much homework to do last night.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of clause is this?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Santa Claus

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The dog growls when he is angry. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Make sure you get to school on time! What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B