Understanding Dependent and Independent Clauses

What is the primary purpose of understanding dependent and independent clauses?

• To help you memorize different verb tenses and understand them better

• To help you identify the parts of the speech

• To help you become a better writer with stronger sentences

• To make your sentences declarative or imperative

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What defines an independent clause?

• A phrase without meaning

• A sentence that depends on another clause

• A sentence that can stand alone

• A group of words without a subject or verb

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is necessary for a group of words to be considered a clause?

• Both a subject and a verb

• A subject only

• A subordinating conjunction

• A verb only

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What makes a clause dependent?

• It always starts with a noun

• It does not contain a subject or verb

• It cannot stand alone as a sentence

• It can stand alone as a sentence

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• The bear roared

• Maureen pointed out the monster

• While the salmon flopped

• That's not our pet rabbit

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a dependent clause?

• To end a sentence

• To introduce a noun

• To connect the clause to an independent clause

• To replace a verb

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How can combining independent and dependent clauses enhance writing?

• By making sentences longer

• By removing unnecessary details

• By adding complexity and depth

• By simplifying the text

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the main difference between an independent and a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause always uses a conjunction, an independent does not

• A dependent clause can stand alone, an independent cannot

• An independent clause can stand alone, a dependent cannot

• An independent clause contains a verb, a dependent does not

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B