Dependent and Independent Clauses

Dependent or Independent?

Because it is raining.

• Dependent

• Independent

• None of them

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which ones are Independent clauses?

• When we go get his cake

• My father is reading a book

• I finished the test first

• As she was very hungry

What is the definition of a simple sentence?

• Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses in one sentence.

• A dependent clause and a Independent clause joined with a subordinating conjunction. (And, but, & or)

• An independent clause and a dependent clause in one sentence.

• One short Independent clause.

What is the definition of a compound sentence?

• A sentence made up of two or more independent

  clauses joined by a conjunction (and, but, & or)

• A sentence made up of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

• There is nothing such as a compound sentence there is only complex

• A sentence made up of an independent clause and at

  least one dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

What is the definition of a complex sentence?

• A sentence made up of one independent clause

• A sentence made up of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

• A sentence made up of an independent clause and at

  least one dependent clause

• A sentence made up of two or more independent

  clauses joined by a conjunction such as and, but, or or

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

What is the definition of a

compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence made up of an independent clause and at

  least one dependent clause

• A sentence made up of two or more

  independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

• A sentence made up of two or more independent

  clauses joined by a conjunction such as and, but, or or

• A sentence made up of one independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which type of sentence is this?

When the girl got her Ice cream, It melted all over her shirt.

• compound

• simple

• compound-complex

• complex

What type of sentence is this?

The girl got a cheese burger, but wanted a hot dog instead.

• compound

• simple

• compound-complex

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

What type of sentence is this?

When the girl’s friend replied, she invited her to a party, and

she happily accepted the invitation.

• compound

• simple

• compound-complex

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

What type of sentence is this?

She quickly jumped in the car.

• compound

• simple

• compound-complex

• complex