Understanding Clauses

What was the initial activity about in the class?

• Reading a story

• Observing two sentences

• Solving math problems

• Drawing a picture

What is a clause?

• A paragraph

• A punctuation mark

• A group of words with a subject and a verb

• A single word

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• The children played at the park

• Because it was raining

• Although he was tired

• If she arrives on time

What is the main characteristic of an independent clause?

• It always starts with 'because'

• It expresses a complete thought

• It cannot stand alone

• It is always a question

Which sentence is an example of a dependent clause?

• She enjoys playing the piano

• The sun is shining

• When the rain fell

• They went to the park

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A type of verb

• A punctuation mark

• A word that connects two independent clauses

• A word that introduces a dependent clause

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Although

• Because

• And

• Unless

What happens when a dependent clause is at the beginning of a sentence?

• It stands alone

• It is followed by a period

• It becomes an independent clause

• It is followed by a comma

What must every sentence have at least one of?

• Dependent clause

• Independent clause

• Subordinating conjunction

• Adjective

What was the final activity in the class?

• Writing a story

• Identifying clauses

• Drawing a picture

• Solving equations