Independent vs Dependent Clauses

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because I was late

• She finished her homework

• If it rains tomorrow

• While the dog barked

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• The sun set behind the hills

• I will call you later

• Although he was tired

• The cat slept on the mat

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream."

• After the movie ended

• We went out for ice cream

• After the movie

• For ice cream

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which part of the sentence below is a dependent clause? "Because she studied hard, Maria passed the test."

• Because she studied hard

• Maria passed the test

• The test

• She studied hard

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the sentence that contains both an independent and a dependent clause.

• The dog barked loudly.

• If you finish your dinner, you can have dessert.

• The rain stopped suddenly.

• After the show.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence correctly combines an independent and a dependent clause?

• She likes pizza she eats it every Friday.

• When the bell rings, the students leave the classroom.

• The students leave the classroom.

• When the bell rings.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Read the sentence and identify the dependent clause: "Although the weather was cold, we went for a walk in the park."

• We went for a walk in the park

• Although the weather was cold

• In the park

• The weather was cold

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences contains only independent clauses?

• I like to read, and my brother likes to draw.

• Because I was tired, I went to bed early.

• If you call me, I will answer.

• When the sun rises, the birds sing.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Given the sentence: "If you practice every day, you will improve your skills," explain which part is the dependent clause and why.

• "If you practice every day" is the dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• "You will improve your skills" is the dependent clause because it depends on the first part.

• Both parts are independent clauses because they can stand alone.

• There is no dependent clause in this sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Analyze the following sentence and determine which part is the independent clause: "Whenever I see a rainbow, I feel happy because it reminds me of summer."

• Whenever I see a rainbow

• I feel happy

• Because it reminds me of summer

• I see a rainbow

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B