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Clauses Independent and Dependent

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

2.

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

3.

Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

4.

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

5.

Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

6.

Independent or Dependent? She made brownies for our class!

a)

independent

b)

dependent

7.
What is the blue group of words?
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
8.
What is the green group of words?
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
9.
All of the words below would make the following clause dependent EXCEPT:
__________ rain continues to fall.
a)
Since
b)
Although
c)
Heavy
d)
If
10.
The falcon soared majestically.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
11.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
12.
Everything was fine until Sally came along.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
13.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
If the band marches in the parade.
b)
When you purchase candy.
c)
Although it is snowing.
d)
All of the above
14.

What type of clause is in RED?

We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

15.

What type of clause is in RED?

You need to be pragmatic if you want to be viewed as a leader.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

16.

Which one is a dependent clause?

a)

My mom is a nice person.

b)

Emily hates cats.

c)

Why he missed the train.

d)

Jessica likes to play outside.

17.
Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
18.

because we couldn't find the theater

a)

independent

b)

dependent

19.
Identify the dependent clause:
a)
Before I went to school,
b)
I had a big cup of coffee.
20.
Identify the dependent clause:
a)
When the day ends,
b)
we can all go home and make cookies.