Mastering Clauses for Grade 8

What is an independent clause?

• An independent clause is a phrase that lacks a subject.

• An independent clause is a type of dependent clause.

• An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone.

• An independent clause is a fragment that cannot stand alone.

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

• we went for a walk

• Although it was raining

• it was a sunny day

• we stayed indoors

Which of the following is a dependent clause? 'Because I was tired' or 'I went to bed early.'

• Because I was tired

• Going to bed early

• I was tired because

• I am tired and went to bed

Combine the clauses: 'She loves to read.' and 'He enjoys writing.'

• She loves to read and he enjoys writing.

• She loves writing and he enjoys to read.

• He loves to read and she enjoys writing.

• They both enjoy reading and writing.

Identify the type of clause in the sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

• Adverbial clause

• Independent clause

• Noun clause

• Dependent clause

What is the main difference between independent and dependent clauses?

• Independent clauses are always longer than dependent clauses.

• The main difference is that independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

• Dependent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while independent clauses cannot.

• Independent clauses contain more verbs than dependent clauses.

Create a sentence using at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• She loves to read books.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• We went to the store.

Identify the independent clause in the following: 'If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.'

• you can play outside

• If you finish your homework

• you can watch TV

• homework is important

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause? 'I will go to the store if I have time.' or 'I went to the store.'

• I will go to the store and buy milk.

• I went to the store yesterday.

• I will go to the store if I have time.

• If I have time, I will go to the store.

Combine the following clauses: 'The dog barked.' and 'The cat ran away.'

• The cat barked and the dog ran away.

• The dog ran away while the cat barked.

• The dog and cat both barked.

• The dog barked and the cat ran away.