Clause & Sentence Structure Review

Which is the Dependent Clause?

Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.

• I heated it up in the microwave.

• Because my tea was too cold

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is the Independent Clause?

You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.

• You should take your car in for a service

• because it's starting to make weird noises.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Independent or Dependent?

Unless my dad comes home.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Independent or Dependent?

I will have to make dinner.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Independent or Dependent?

Even though chocolate is her favorite.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I am so itchy I might jump out of my skin!

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Little Jimmy is the best bird in the whole wide world.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because her best friend Giselle insisted on gossiping during their study session the night before.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an Independent Clause?

The answer(s) can be more than 1.

• Not a complete sentence

• Is a complete sentence

• Contains only a verb

• Contains a subject and a verb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a Dependent Clause?

The answer(s) can be more than 1.

• Contains a subject and a verb

• Not a complete sentence

• Needs more information

• Doesn't Contain a verb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B