Dependent and Independent Clauses

Identify the underlined clause as either independent or subordinate.

We all enjoyed the dinner that Dad cooked for us.

• Independent clause

• Subordinate clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the subordinate/ dependent clause in each sentence.

Tom's teacher gave him a study guide so that he gets a high grade on the test.

• Tom's teacher gave him a study guide

• so that he gets a high grade on the test.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of these is a dependent clause?

• even after chasing the cat

• the dog sleeps a lot

• the dogs sniffs along the fence

• the dog watches the sheep

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Add an independent clause to the following clauses to complete the meaning.

Because they were hungry,

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Add an independent clause to the following clauses to complete the meaning.

Since we studied all night, ............................................................... .

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Add an independent clause to the following dependent one to complete the meaning.

When Jim and Daniel went to the park, ............................................... .

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Add an independent clause to the following dependent one to complete the meaning.

Since Shaina likes Mexican food, ............................ .

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

David broke the vase when he was six years old.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the underlined clause as either independent or subordinate. The cat slept on the mat __while the dog barked outside.__

• A) Independent clause

• B) Subordinate clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B