Dependent & Independent Review

We can all make a positive difference if we show kindness to others.

• Dependent (Subordinate Clause)

• Independent Clause

A person who is patient with others is priceless!

• Dependent (Subordinate Clause)

• Independent Clause

Making unanimous decisions is difficult, but it brings a positive outcome.

• Dependent (Subordinate Clause)

• Independent Clause

A group of words that begins with a subordinating conjunction and can't stand alone is called a ________.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

When a dependent clause comes after an independent clause, a comma is used to separate the two clauses.

• True

• False

“He was squatting on a short ledge next to the drain, which was rancid with black water.”

• Dependent

• Independent

How many dependent clauses are in the following sentence? “She didn’t care what people said.”

• 0

• 1

• 2