Clauses (Independent & Dependent)

A FRAGMENT is another word for...

• Independent Clause

• Incomplete Sentence

A SENTENCE is another word for...

• Independent Clause

• Fragment

In order for a clause to be independent (aka a SENTENCE), it must have these three parts: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• Subject
• Verb (predicate)
• Complete thought
• Fragment

A ​ DEPENDENT CLAUSE ​ is missing a... ​ (a)  

• complete thought
• subject
• verb

A dependent clause begins with one of these (choose TWO):

(a)   ​ (b)  

• A cheerful "hello!"

• relative pronoun
• subordinating conjunction
• A capital letter

If Mr. Will is wearing a sweater, it will be vintage. The underlined words are a/an...​ (a)  

• Dependent Clause
• Independent Clause

As the sun rises, the town begins to hum. ​ The underlines words are a/an... ​ ​ (a)  

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

It is good because it is authentic Mexican hot sauce .​ The underlined words are a/an... ​ ​ (a)  

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

Ellen, whose car is parked in the fire lane, is getting a parking ticket. The underlined words are a/an...

(a)  

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

The Packers will beat the Raiders because they have a better record. The underlined words are a/an...

(a)  

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause