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.
independent clause
I am very tired
subordinate conjunction
because
dependent 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.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
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.
subordinate conjunction
Even if I try to stay awake,
independent clause
I know I will fall asleep.
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
don’t forget to text me.
dependent clause
whether
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.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
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
even if you think I’m asleep.
subordinate conjunction
Call me if anything happens,
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.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
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 I don’t have to worry.
subordinate conjunction
so
dependent clause
I want to know you arrived safely
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.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
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.
independent clause
double check your pocket.
dependent clause
Even if you think you have it,
subordinate conjunction
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.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
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