Dependent and Independent Clauses

What is an independent clause?

• It is an action word.

• A clause that can stand alone.

• A clause that is incomplete.

• A clause that starts with a subordinating conjunctions.

Which is the correct example of an Independent clause?

• The sun sets in the west.

• Even though he knew the answer.

• As soon as I finish my coffee.

• Since it started raining.

Which is the INCORRECT example of a dependent clause?

• Unless you apologize sincerely.

• Because the sun was shining.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• • When we visited the beach.

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that cannot stand alone

• A clause with complete thoughts

• A naming word

• A word that describes the subject

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• Although it was raining.

• The dog barked loudly.

• She enjoys reading books.

• He runs every morning.

Identify the independent clause in the following options:

• When the sun rises.

• She will go to the store.

• Because it was late.

• If you finish your homework.

What distinguishes a dependent clause from an independent clause?

• An independent clause cannot stand alone.

• A dependent clause expresses a complete thought.

• A dependent clause begins with a coordinating conjunction.

• An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• She went to the park after it stopped raining.

• They will arrive at noon.

• The cat slept on the windowsill.

• He enjoys playing soccer.

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To indicate a question.

• To introduce a dependent clause.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To provide additional information.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an independent clause?

• It can stand alone as a sentence.

• It expresses a complete thought.

• It begins with a subordinating conjunction.

• It contains a subject and a verb.