Independent/Dependent Clauses

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard where the sun blazed the longest during the day.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Rhonda gasped when a six-foot snake slithered across the sidewalk.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the TV, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Is the following a dependent or independent clause?

"While the concert was fun"

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Is the following a dependent or independent clause?

"He will trust you"

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Is the following a dependent or independent clause?

"Since my cousin is not from around here"

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Match the following

• Coordinating Conjunction

• For

• Subordinating Conjunction

• When

• Subordinating Conjunction

• Since

• Coordinating Conjunction

• But

• Coordinating Conjunction

• Nor

Match the following

• Coordinating Conjunction

• So

• Subordinating Conjunction

• Rather than

• Subordinating Conjunction

• And

• Subordinating Conjunction

• Although

• Coordinating Conjunction

• Because

Subordinating Conjunctions connect:

• A Dependent Clause to an Independent Clause

• An Independent Clause to a Dependent Clause

• An Independent Clause to an Independent Clause