Clauses Independent and Dependent
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match the following parts of the sentence:
I am very tired because I got up early this morning.
dependent clause
because
subordinate conjunction
I am very tired
independent clause
because I got up early this morning.
Answer explanation
*An INDEPENDENT clause makes a complete thought on its own.
*A DEPENDENT clause does not make a complete thought on its own.
*A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION links an independent and dependent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.1.1J
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match the following parts of the sentence:
Even if I try to stay awake, I know I will fall asleep.
independent clause
I know I will fall asleep.
subordinate conjunction
Even if I try to stay awake,
dependent clause
even if
Answer explanation
*An INDEPENDENT clause makes a complete thought on its own.
*A DEPENDENT clause does not make a complete thought on its own.
*A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION links an independent and dependent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1C
CCSS.L.8.3A
3.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match the following parts of the sentence: Whether I’m awake or not, don’t forget to text me.
independent clause
Whether I’m awake or not,
subordinate conjunction
whether
dependent clause
don’t forget to text me.
Answer explanation
*An INDEPENDENT clause makes a complete thought on its own.
*A DEPENDENT clause does not make a complete thought on its own.
*A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION links an independent and dependent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match the following parts of the sentence:
I’ll try not to fall asleep until I get your text.
independent clause
until
dependent clause
until I get your text.
subordinate conjunction
I’ll try not to fall asleep
Answer explanation
*An INDEPENDENT clause makes a complete thought on its own.
*A DEPENDENT clause does not make a complete thought on its own.
*A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION links an independent and dependent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match the following parts of the sentence:
Call me if anything happens, even if you think I’m asleep.
independent clause
Call me if anything happens,
subordinate conjunction
even if
dependent clause
even if you think I’m asleep.
Answer explanation
*An INDEPENDENT clause makes a complete thought on its own.
*A DEPENDENT clause does not make a complete thought on its own.
*A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION links an independent and dependent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
I want to know you arrived safely so I don’t have to worry.
independent clause
so
subordinate conjunction
I want to know you arrived safely
dependent clause
so I don’t have to worry.
Answer explanation
*An INDEPENDENT clause makes a complete thought on its own.
*A DEPENDENT clause does not make a complete thought on its own.
*A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION links an independent and dependent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match the following parts of the sentence:
Even if you think you have it, double check your pocket.
subordinate conjunction
Even if you think you have it,
dependent clause
even if
independent clause
double check your pocket.
Answer explanation
*An INDEPENDENT clause makes a complete thought on its own.
*A DEPENDENT clause does not make a complete thought on its own.
*A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION links an independent and dependent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
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