Understanding Types of Clauses

What is an independent clause?

• An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone.

• A type of punctuation used in complex sentences.

• A dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

• A phrase that lacks a subject and verb.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify a dependent clause in a sentence.

• Because it was raining

• Although it was raining

• When it stopped raining

• It was raining

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What defines a simple clause?

• A simple clause is a type of complex sentence.

• A simple clause is a group of words without a subject or predicate.

• A simple clause can only contain one word.

• A simple clause is a group of words with a subject and a predicate that expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Give an example of a coordinating clause.

• She enjoys reading books.

• It started to rain.

• It was a sunny day.

• They went to the store.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the function of a subordinate clause?

• To provide additional information or context within a sentence.

• To indicate a complete thought without additional context.

• To serve as the main clause in a sentence.

• To replace the main subject of a sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How can you identify an independent clause?

• An independent clause can have only a subject.

• An independent clause must contain multiple verbs.

• An independent clause has a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

• An independent clause is always a question.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the difference between a dependent and independent clause?

• A dependent clause relies on an independent clause, while an independent clause can stand alone.

• Both dependent and independent clauses are complete sentences.

• A dependent clause can stand alone, while an independent clause cannot.

• An independent clause is always longer than a dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Provide an example of a simple clause.

• The cat sleeps.

• They are playing outside.

• The dog barks.

• She runs fast.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Explain the role of a coordinating clause in a sentence.

• A coordinating clause introduces dependent clauses in a sentence.

• A coordinating clause serves as a standalone sentence without any connection to others.

• A coordinating clause is used to modify nouns within a sentence.

• A coordinating clause links independent clauses in a sentence, indicating relationships like addition or contrast.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Can a subordinate clause stand alone? Why or why not?

• Yes, a subordinate clause can stand alone.

• No, a subordinate clause cannot stand alone.

• A subordinate clause is a complete sentence.

• Subordinate clauses are always independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B