Complex Sentences

What is the independent clause in this sentence? (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

• My cell phone broke

• when it fell onto the ground

Answer explanation

"My cell phone broke" is the independent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the dependent clause. (Hint: This starts with a subordinating conjunction.)

• My cell phone broke

• when it fell onto the ground

Answer explanation

The dependent clause is "when it fell on the ground." The subordinating conjunction is "when."

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the independent clause in this sentence? (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

• Before I submitted my paper

• I asked my friend to check it

Answer explanation

The independent clause is "I asked my friend to check it."

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the dependent clause. (Hint: This starts with a subordinating conjunction.)

• Before I submitted my paper

• I asked my friend to check it

Answer explanation

"Before I submitted my paper" is the dependent clause. The subordinating conjunction is "before."

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Underline the independent clause. (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Underline the dependent clause. (Hint: This starts with a subordinating conjunction.)

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Underline the independent clause. (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Underline the dependent clause. (Hint: This starts with a subordinating conjunction.)

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Underline the independent clause. (Hint: This is the idea that is emphasized.)

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Underline the dependent clause. (Hint: This starts with a subordinating conjunction.)

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B