Independent and dependent clauses

Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence: 'When the sun sets, the stars become visible.'

• The stars become visible

• When the sun sets

• The sun sets

• Become visible

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

The koala, which is native to Australia, is a mammal.

• The koala is a mammal.

• which is native to Australia

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dependent clause: Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.

• Before I went to school,
• I had a big cup of coffee.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the clause in red ink as either independent or subordinate.

If  you  adjust  the  blinds,  you  won’t  be  so  hot.

• Independent clause
• Subordinate clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The plane took off an hour late.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the kind of clause...
the students needed to complete the chapter assignment

• independent
• dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?

Since you came to class early,

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Until Mr. Sanchez had his first cup of coffee, he got very angry if we didn't have our homework.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences contains an example of a clause?

• Running fast!

• Because she was late.

• The cat on the windowsill.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the dependent clause?
Mrs. Smith baked a cake because Mr. Smith wanted dessert.

• Mrs. Smith baked
• Mrs. Smith baked a cake
• because Mr. Smith wanted dessert

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B