Phrases and Clauses

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.'

• I went to the store.

• And I bought some groceries.

• I bought some groceries.

• Went to the store.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will go to the park.'

• After I finish my homework

• I will go to the park

• finish my homework

• After I

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an independent clause? A) Because it was raining B) I went for a walk C) Although she was tired

• D) After finishing his homework

• A) Because it was snowing

• C) Unless he arrives on time

• B) I went for a walk

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence 'Although it was late, we decided to go out for dinner.', what type of clause is 'Although it was late'?

• Subordinate clause

• Noun clause

• Adjective clause

• Independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'She likes to read books, but she doesn't have time.'

• She likes to read.

• But she doesn't have time.

• To read books.

• She likes to read books.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

• When the sun rises

• Turns orange

• When the sun sets

• The sky turns orange

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a dependent clause? A) I love to swim B) Because it's hot C) The dog barked

• D

• A

• B

• C

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence 'Before the movie starts, we should get some popcorn.', what type of clause is 'Before the movie starts'?

• Adverbial clause of time

• Verb phrase clause of result

• Noun clause of condition

• Adjective clause of purpose

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'The cat slept on the windowsill while the dog barked at the mailman.'

• The cat slept

• on the windowsill

• the dog barked at the mailman

• The cat slept on the windowsill

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'I will go to the beach if it's sunny.'

• if it's sunny

• it's sunny

• to the beach if it's sunny

• I will go to the beach

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B