Dependent and Independent Clauses

Identify the dependent clause (subordinate clause) in each sentence.

The taxi driver found the restaurant on a street where Libby thought there wasn’t one.

• The taxi driver found the restaurant on a street

• where Libby thought there wasn’t one

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the underlined clause in as either an independent or subordinate clause.

That building is old and drafty.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Rhonda gasped when a six-foot snake slithered across the sidewalk.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the underlined clause as either independent or subordinate.

We all enjoyed the dinner that Dad cooked for us.

• Independent clause

• Subordinate clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.

The trees move wildly, whenever the wind blows.

• The trees move wildly

• whenever the wind blows

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Juan finishes all his homework as soon as he gets home from school.

• independent

• subordinate/ dependent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the subordinate/ dependent clause in each sentence.

Tom's teacher gave him a study guide so that he gets a high grade on the test.

• Tom's teacher gave him a study guide

• so that he gets a high grade on the test.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the underlined clause in as either an independent or subordinate/ dependent clause.

Although she was better at music, she loved science.

• Independent clause

• Subordinate/ dependent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B