Independent/Dependent Clauses

The dog growls when he is angry. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Make sure you get to school on time! What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

The hourglass will run out if the wizard does not soon return with his potion. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent Clause

The bed and breakfast was charming. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and it also has the largest moon. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Which of these answers is a clause? (select all that apply)

• This answer is correct

• even if this answer is wrong

• the man went to the store

• pizza

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CCSS.W.8.1C

Simple sentences are independent clauses.

• True

• False

A dependent clause is not a complete thought.

• True

• False

Select the sentence with the dependent clause.

• Although it was late, the man went to the store.

• The man went to the store.

• The angry man went quickly to the farmers market.

• no pizza

Select the sentence with a dependent clause.

• The bear ate the fish while his buddies looked on.

• The bear ate the floppy fish greedily.

• The bear ate the fish. The fish flopped next to the river.

• fish pizza