Clauses STAAR Review

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• two independent clauses

• an independent clause and a dependent clause

• two dependent clauses

• an independent clause and two dependent clauses

Which sentence contains more than one dependent clause?

• Whenever Mrs. Jakmides creates a test, she always aligns her study guide.

• The student guide developed by Mrs. Jakmides is truly a work of art.

• Whenever the test falls on a Friday, the students are irritated because they will miss the pep rally.

• Despite the answer key being posted on the board, only seven students passed the exam.

What clause type is underlined? Independent or Dependent Clause?:

The girls ate their dinner in the Gym since the volleyball game was canceled.

• Independent

• Dependent

All the boys on the team

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Rather than complaining about the issue

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Once I asked my mom if we could go out for dinner

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Independent or Dependent Clause:

Mr. McKinney and Mr. Swope often evaluate student test scores and annual growth

• Independent

• Dependent

You said I did everything wrong, and you are not wrong.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Everyone in this room can explain the difference between dependent and independent clauses.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

What clause type is underlined? Independent or Dependent Clause?:

When hurricanes hit the coast, most people move inland, but some people stay behind.

• Independent

• Dependent