Independent and Independent Clauses Review

A dependent clause is...

• a clause that CAN stand alone as a complete thought.

• a clause that CANNOT stand alone as a complete thought.

An independent clause is...

• a clause that CAN stand alone as a complete thought.

• a clause that CANNOT stand alone as a complete thought.

• a simple sentence

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

• independent

• dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

When my mother arrives.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I was watching my brother play video games.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

While I was playing soccer.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I was very happy; I had pizza and ice cream.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.

• dependent
• independent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.

• dependent
• independent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
The students sat quietly until the bell rang.

• dependent
• independent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B