Ch 8 review: Phrases and Clauses

This type of clause may contain a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

• independent

• dependent

• perfect

• complete

Answer explanation

A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought, making 'dependent' the correct choice. In contrast, an independent clause expresses a complete thought.

TRUE or FALSE: a dependent clause relies on another clause (independent) to create a full sentence.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to provide context and meaning.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Because she had lost her job, she wasn't able to pay her rent.

• Independent

• Dependent

Answer explanation

The underlined portion 'Because she had lost her job' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on the main clause 'she wasn't able to pay her rent' to provide context.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

He answered the question as if he knew the answer quite well.

• Independent

• Dependent

Answer explanation

The underlined portion 'as if he knew the answer quite well' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on the main clause 'He answered the question' for its meaning.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Because he was often late to school, Joe was behind on his work.

• Independent

• Dependent

Answer explanation

The underlined portion, 'Joe was behind on his work,' is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought without needing additional information.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Shazia could not catch the bus as she was running late.

• Independent

• Dependent

Answer explanation

The underlined portion 'Shazia could not catch the bus' is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

I want to visit the zoo, but the weather forecast looks bad.

• Independent

• Dependent

Answer explanation

The underlined portion "I want to visit the zoo" is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought, making "Independent" the correct choice.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Because of the storm, we couldn't go to the carnival.

• Independent

• Dependent

Answer explanation

The underlined portion 'Because of the storm' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It introduces a reason but relies on the main clause 'we couldn't go to the carnival' to provide context.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Jenny always takes a nap after she eats lunch.

• Independent

• Dependent

Answer explanation

The underlined portion 'after she eats lunch' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on the independent clause 'Jenny always takes a nap' to provide context.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

Greg is not a Boy Scout; therefore, he won't be going to camp.

• Independent

• Dependent

Answer explanation

The underlined portion "he won't be going to camp" is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb, making it a complete thought.