Independent and Dependent Clauses

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Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause? a) I went to the store. b) Because it was raining. c) She is tall and smart. d) The dog barked loudly.

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Because it was raining.

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Choose the correct punctuation for the independent clause: I love to read books. Options: a) I love to read books. b) I love to read books? c) I love to read books, d) I love to read books!

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I love to read books.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: After I finish my homework, I will go to the park. Options: a) After I finish my homework, b) I will go to the park, c) After I finish, d) My homework

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After I finish my homework

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Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?\n- Although it was cold outside.\n- Because she studied hard.\n- The cat meowed loudly.\n- While I was sleeping.

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The cat meowed loudly.

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Choose the correct punctuation for the dependent clause: When the sun sets

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When the sun sets,

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Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: I want to eat pizza, but I am on a diet. Options: a) I want to eat pizza, b) But I am on a diet, c) I want to eat, d) I am on a diet

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I want to eat pizza

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

• a) She is a talented singer.
• b) If you study hard.
• c) The car broke down.
• d) He ran to catch the bus.

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If you study hard.

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Choose the correct punctuation for the independent clause in the following sentence: They went to the beach.

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They went to the beach.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

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Because it was raining

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Which of the following is an example of an independent clause? a) While I was cooking dinner. b) If she arrives on time. c) The sun is shining brightly. d) After he finishes his work.

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The sun is shining brightly.

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