Understanding Clauses Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• because I was late
• She finished her homework
• after the rain stopped
• if you want to go

Back

She finished her homework

Front

Dependent clause

Back

A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "Although it was raining, we went outside to play."

Back

Although it was raining

Front

Which sentence contains both an independent and a dependent clause? Options: The dog barked loudly., Because the door was open, the cat ran outside., After the movie., If you finish your work.

Back

Because the door was open, the cat ran outside.

Front

Choose the sentence that correctly joins an independent and a dependent clause: I will call you if I arrive early., I will call you. If I arrive early., I will call you, I arrive early., If I arrive early. I will call you.

Back

I will call you if I arrive early.

Front

Why is "When the bell rings" not a complete sentence?

Back

It is a dependent clause and does not express a complete thought.

Front

Combine the clauses: "I finished my project. Because I worked hard."

Back

I finished my project because I worked hard.

Front

Which sentence uses a dependent clause to add information to the main idea? Options: The sun is shining., The sun is shining because the clouds have cleared., The clouds have cleared., The sun.

Back

The sun is shining because the clouds have cleared.

Front

Rewrite the sentence to include a dependent clause: "Maria went to the store."

Back

Maria went to the store after she finished her homework.

Front

Read the sentence and explain which part is the independent clause and which is the dependent clause: "Whenever I hear that song, I remember my childhood."

Back

"Whenever I hear that song" is dependent; "I remember my childhood" is independent.