Independent vs. Dependent Clauses - Practice

Directions: Check all that apply.

An Independent Clause...

• Has a subject (noun)

• Can stand alone

• Has a verb

• Cannot stand alone

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Directions: Check all that apply.

A Dependent Clause...

• Has a subject (noun)

• Can stand alone

• Has a verb

• Cannot stand alone

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Since Bowser kidnapped Princess Peach

• Dependent

  Clause

• Independent

  Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Mario and Luigi were plumbers

• Dependent

  Clause

• Independent

  Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Toad told stories about the time he won the Mushroom Cup

• Dependent

  Clause

• Independent

  Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When Donkey Kong was angry

• Dependent

  Clause

• Independent

  Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If Toad hadn't shown Mario the way

• Dependent

  Clause

• Independent

  Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Before Mario could make it to the castle

• Dependent

  Clause

• Independent

  Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

While Peach and Daisy were crossing the finish line

• Dependent

  Clause

• Independent

  Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Petey Piranha smashed his tennis racket on the court

• Dependent

  Clause

• Independent

  Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B