Independent Clauses vs. Dependent Clauses

Independent Clauses vs. Dependent Clauses Nov 4 10:26 AM 1

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What is an independent clause? An independent clause is a sentence that has a subject and a verb. It is also known as a simple sentence. Jun 24 1:35 PM 3

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What is a dependent clause? A dependent clause cannot stand by itself (cannot stand alone). A dependent clause is not a sentence. A group of words that contains a subject and verb, but does not express a complete thought. Jun 24 2:37 PM 5

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The class colored a picture Dependent Independent practice 1 7

The class colored a picture Dependent practice 1 8

when Kiana writes Dependent Independent practice 2 9

when Kiana writes Independent practice 2 10

until it's time for lunch Dependent Independent practice 3 11

until it's time for lunch Independent practice 3 12

Justin left early Independent practice 4 13

Dependent Justin left early practice 4 14

Directions: Read each group of words, then determine if they are a dependent clause(not a sentence/fragment) or an independent clause by dragging the type of clause from the box to the line. Once you are done, use the eraser to reveal the correct answer. independent clause independent clause independent clause dependent clause independent clause independent clause dependent clause dependent clause dependent clause dependent clause 1.)The cool damp caverns in the cave. dependent clause 2.)You walk too slowly. independent clause 3.) My new bicycle has a flat tire. independent clause 4.) The leaky pipe in the basement. dependent clause 5.) Landed safely. dependent clause 6.) Maggie felt sick this afternoon. independent clause 7.) Mom's camera and film are in the car. independent 8.) Went to work early. dependent clause 9.) Many tropical fish are colorful. independent 10.) Early this morning. dependent clause Nov 14 7:02 PM 15

Directions: Read each group of words, then determine if they are a dependent clause(not a sentence/fragment) or an independent clause by dragging the type of clause from the box to the line. Once you are done, use the eraser to reveal the correct answer. independent clause independent clause independent clause dependent clause independent clause independent clause dependent clause dependent clause dependent clause dependent clause 1.)The cool damp caverns in the cave. dependent clause 2.)You walk too slowly. independent clause 3.) My new bicycle has a flat tire. independent clause 4.) The leaky pipe in the basement. dependent clause 5.) Landed safely. dependent clause 6.) Maggie felt sick this afternoon. independent clause 7.) Mom's camera and film are in the car. independent 8.) Went to work early. dependent clause 9.) Many tropical fish are colorful. independent 10.) Early this morning. dependent clause Nov 14 7:02 PM 16

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1 The children fell asleep in the back seat. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:29 PM 19

2 Mark hit the ball into the stands. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:31 PM 20

3 Playing tag outside. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:32 PM 21

4 Jenny and her twin brother. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:33 PM 22

5 The movies on television. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:35 PM 23

6 The dolphins flipped through the air. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:38 PM 24

7 The monkeys groomed each other. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:39 PM 25

8 Planes circled the airport at dawn. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:40 PM 26

9 Enjoyed the show. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:41 PM 27

10 The third planet from the sun. A B Independent Clause Dependent Clause Nov 14 7:42 PM 28

11 1. The children fell asleep in the back seat Ind. 2. Mark hit the ball into the stands Ind. 3. Playing tag outside Dep. 4. Jenny and her twin brother Dep. 5. The movies on television Dep. 6. The dolphins flipped through the air Ind. 7. The monkeys groomed each other Ind. 8. The planes circled the airport at dawn Ind. 9. Enjoyed the show Dep. 10. The third planet from the sun Dep. Nov 14 7:29 PM 29

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