Clauses: Dependent or Independent?

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English
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8th Grade
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Deborah Stidham
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
The facts that instructors teach in math classes can be useful in practical problems.
Independent
Dependent
It's not a clause; it's a phrase.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
Although Gene wants wants to paint his room, he needs to buy paint first.
Independent
Dependent
It's not a clause; it's a phrase.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
He must figure the wall area so that he will buy the right of paint.
Independent
Dependent
It's not a clause; it's a phrase.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
First he measures the lenth of each wall and the height of the room.
Independent
Dependent
It's not a clause; it's a phrase.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
Then he measures the windows and doors, which do not need to be painted.
Independent
Dependent
It's not a clause; it's a phrase.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
Gene calculates the area of the total wall space, and then he subtracts the area of the windows and doors.
Independent
Dependent
It's not a clause; it's a phrase.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which kind of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
When they use calculators or computers, most people can do the math easily.
Independent
Dependent
It's not a clause; it's a phrase.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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