Independent and Dependent Sentences

The dog growls when he is angry. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Make sure you get to school on time! What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The hourglass will run out if the wizard does not soon return with his potion. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The bed and breakfast was charming. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which type of clause can stand alone as its own sentence?

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and it also has the largest moon. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A dependent clause is not a complete thought.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the sentence with the dependent clause.

• Although it was late, the man went to the store.

• The man went to the store.

• The angry man went quickly to the farmers market.

• no pizza

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the sentence with a dependent clause.

• The bear ate the fish while his buddies looked on.

• The bear ate the floppy fish greedily.

• The bear ate the fish. The fish flopped next to the river.

• fish pizza

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B