Independent and Dependent Clauses

This is an independent clause:

He baked a cake

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This is an independent clause:

She went to the store

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This is an independent clause:

Because it was raining

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This is an independent clause:

I bought a new pair of shoes

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which clause is independent?

• Before school started

• Because he was tired

• We drove home

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which clause is independent?

• Until she returns

• He went for a walk

• Whenever it is sunny

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which clause is dependent?

• He ran a mile

• When I have time

• We drove to the party

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which clause is dependent?

• Before they arrived

• She opened the door

• He won the game

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which clause is independent?

After the puppy woke up, Jim took it for a walk.

• After the puppy woke up

• Jim took it for a walk.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which clause is independent?

John worked until noon.

• John worked

• until noon

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B