Independent and Independent Clauses

She got a perfect score.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because she was so smart.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
We went to Danube because we ran out of eggs.

• dependent
• independent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
The students sat quietly until the bell rang.

• dependent
• independent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.

• dependent
• independent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an Independent Clause?

• Not a complete sentence

• Is a complete sentence

• Contains only a verb

• Contains a subject and a verb

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is the Independent Clause?

You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.

• because it's starting to make weird noises.

• you should take your car in for a service

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which two are Dependent Clauses?

Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.

• I think I'll knit a warm sweater

• because I'm always cold

• Since winter is coming

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

• independent

• dependent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

• independent

• dependent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B