Independent and Subordinate (Dependent) Clauses

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Although she was tired, she finished her homework."

• she finished her homework

• Although she was tired

• she was tired

• finished her homework

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because he woke up late

• If you can dream it

• He goes to the gym

• When the sun sets

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the sentence that has a subordinate (dependent) clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction.

• She runs every morning.

• Before we leave, make sure to lock the door.

• The cat, which is black, is sleeping.

• Running is a good exercise.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the sentence that has a subordinate (dependent) clause that starts with a relative pronoun.

• Unless you study, you will not pass the exam.

• The book that you gave me is on the table.

• After the rain stops, we can go outside.

• She sings when she is happy.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• She laughed loudly

• If it rains tomorrow

• The dog barks

• They won the game

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct independent clause from the options below.

• Although the night was cold

• Before the movie starts

• I enjoy walking in the park

• When you finish your homework

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the sentence that correctly combines an independent and a dependent clause.

• Because she loves to read, she visited the library.

• She visited the library and loves to read.

• She loves to read she visited the library.

• Visiting the library because she loves to read.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences has a subordinate (dependent) clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction?

• The flowers that bloom in spring are beautiful.

• After dinner, we will watch a movie.

• She is smarter than he is.

• They laughed and played all day.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the sentence that contains a subordinate (dependent) clause that starts with a relative pronoun.

• If you save your money, you can buy a car.

• The person who called you is waiting outside.

• Because it was raining, the match was postponed.

• She dances as if no one is watching.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• She is going to the market.

• If she goes to the market

• The market is near the river.

• She bought fruits from the market.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B