Types of Clauses

Identify the clause: Because I was hungry, I made a simple dinner with eggs.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

Identify the clause: Sam needs new classes since he can’t see far off things.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

[After we found the puppy,] we took it to the animal shelter.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The puppy [that we found] was friendly and playful.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.3

The question in the minds of many citizens is [whether or not terrorism can stop.]

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.3

We debated [whose situation seemed worse.]

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Princess Bree, [who had slept for a century,] suddenly awakened.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Coach Tina complimented the team [because each player had worked hard during the season.]

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Is this an independent or dependent clause?

The boy walked his dog

• Independent

• Dependent

• Not a clause

Under the bed

• Independent

• Dependent

• Not a clause