Clauses and Sentences- Lesson n°1

IDENTIFY

Harry Styles released his album Harry's House in 2022.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• both a dependent and an independent clause

IDENTIFY THE DEPENDENT CLAUSE

Whenever Ariana Grande sings live, she effortlessly hits high notes.

• she effortlessly hits high notes.

• whenever Ariana Grande sings live,

• there is no dependent clause

WHAT TYPE OF CLAUSES DO YOU SEE HERE?

Because Billie Eilish experiments with sound, her albums always feel fresh and innovative.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• both a dependent and an independent clause

IDENTIFY THE CLAUSE

Djo's music explores themes of identity and existentialism.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• both a dependent and independent clause

Identify the indepedent clause

If Twenty One Pilots release a new album, their fans will eagerly anticipate its themes.

• If Twenty One Pilots release a new album

• their fans will eagerly anticipate its themes

Select the sentence with the dependent clause.

• The Red Hot Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

• The Red Hot Chili Peppers incorporate funk elements into their rock music.

• After the Red Hot Chili Peppers released Californication, their popularity skyrocketed.

Because Billie Eilish writes music with her brother, their songs often feel deeply personal.What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Identify the underlined clause. Although Twenty One Pilots tackle serious themes in their music, their performances are vibrant and engaging.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Can a fragment sentence be an independent sentence?

• Yes, of course.

• No, that's not possible.