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WorksheetsIndependent & Dependent Clauses
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 32mins
A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
True
False
Dependent clauses have a subject and a verb.
True
False
One independent clause is a simple sentence.
True
False
What does an independent clause need?
Check all that apply.
verb (simple predicate)
interesting topic
complete thought
subject
Which of the following clauses are INDEPENDENT?
Check all the apply.
When I went to the zoo
My dad was very angry
Because the monkey took his hat
We all laughed for hours
Which of the following clauses are INDEPENDENT?
Check all the apply.
I love to eat pizza
It is the best food in the world
He loves pizza too
Even though he is gluten-free
Which of the following clauses are DEPENDENT?
Check all the apply.
When it rains
She runs
She hates the rain
She hates getting wet
Which of the following clauses are DEPENDENT?
Check all the apply.
The frog hopped
Whenever I see a frog
I make a wish
My friends think I'm crazy
Which of the following clauses are INDEPENDENT?
Check all the apply.
Since today is Saturday
After the soccer game
I'm going to hang out with my friends
Even though I have school tomorrow
Because her best friend Giselle insisted on gossiping during their study session the night before.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
Santa Clause
He smashed the spider
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
Santa Clause
After Amy sneezed all over the chicken salad
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
Santa Clause
The family dog chewed on the leg of the coffee table
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
Santa Clause
Because I like french fries
Independent clause
Dependent clause
Not a clause
Santa Clause
While watching the news
Independent clause
Dependent clause
Not a clause
Santa Clause
Independent clause
Dependent clause
Not a clause
Santa Clause
