Dependent and Independent

Which part is the independent clause?
When Mrs. Dietz reads the book Witches, she gets very excited.

• When Mrs. Dietz reads the book Witches

• she gets very excited.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is the independent clause? Since they love Indians, Evan and Zander are working on a report.

• Since they love Indians

• Evan and Zander are working on a report.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is the dependent clause? Before school, Abby and Jenna finished their DOL sentences.

• Before school

• Abby and Jenna finished their DOL sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If you can dress like Isaac Newton

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Tell if highlighted part of the sentence is independent or dependent.

Until you finish your homework, you cannot go outside.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the underlined clause in as either an independent or dependent clause.

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

• Independent clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Tell if the highlighted part of the sentence is independent or dependent

After I ate all the Halloween candy, I felt sick to my stomach.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Tell if highlighted part of the sentence is independent or dependent.

I have so much homework because I wasn't at school Monday.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Tell if highlighted part of the sentence is independent or dependent.

Before Christmas season starts, I am excited for Thanksgiving.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Tell if highlighted part of the sentence is independent or dependent.

David was a skunk for Halloween.

• Dependent

• Independent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B