Dependent Clauses and Run-on Sentences

What are dependent clauses?

• Groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences.

• Groups of words that contain a subject but no verb.

• Groups of words that contain a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as complete sentences.

• Groups of words that contain a verb but no subject.

How can you identify dependent clauses in a sentence?

• Look for subordinating conjunctions

• Look for coordinating conjunctions.

• Identify the longest clause in the sentence.

• Count the number of verbs in the sentence.

Give an example of a run-on sentence.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• I went to the store. I bought some groceries.

True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• True

• Sometimes

• Depends on the context

• False

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for fixing run-on sentences? a) Using a coordinating conjunction b) Adding a period c) Using a semicolon d) Using a subordinating conjunction

• c

• d

• b

• a

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.'

• it was raining

• for a walk

• They decided to go for a walk.

• Although it was raining

Which of the following is a run-on sentence? a) I like to read books, I also enjoy watching movies. b) She studied hard for the test, but she still failed. c) The cat sat on the mat. d) He went to the store and bought some milk.

• c

• a

• b

• d

True or False: An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• An independent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• True

• False

• An independent clause is always a fragment.

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses

• To end a sentence

• To express a question

• To indicate a pause in the sentence

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause? a) I like to read books. b) Although I like to read books. c) I like to read books, I also enjoy watching movies. d) She studied hard for the test, but she still failed.

• a

• b

• c

• d