Independent and dependent clauses

Front

This type of clause may contain a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

Back

dependent

Front

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?: Because she had lost her job,

Back

Dependent

Front

Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:

When Laura looked under the microscope, she could see the cell's structure in great detail.

Back

When Laura looked under the microscope,

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:

Alejandra should join our band if she knows how to play the guitar and read music.

Back

Alejandra should join our band

Front

Identify the clause type: Two other people waited in the office. Options: Independent, Dependent, Relative

Back

Independent

Front

Identify the clause type: As soon as Elizabeth gets home.

Back

Dependent

Front

Which sentence below does not contain a dependent clause?

• The woods were dark and dangerous, though the boy knew his way through them.

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• Because the woods were dark and dangerous, the boy didn't want to go alone.

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• In fairness, the woods were dark and dangerous.

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• The woods were dark and dangerous, so the boy didn't want to go alone.

Back

The woods were dark and dangerous, so the boy didn't want to go alone.

Front

What is needed to make a clause?

Back

A subject and a verb