Dependent and Independent

Choose the correct option that identifies the dependent clause in the sentence: After I finish my homework, I will go to the park.

• After I finish my homework

• my homework

• I will go to the park

• After I finish

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• She danced in the rain.

• They went to the beach.

• Because he was tired.

• Although it was cold outside.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• I enjoy reading books.

• Because I studied hard.

• She is a talented singer.

• The dog barked loudly.

Choose the correct option that identifies the dependent clause in the sentence: Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

• Although it was raining

• they went for a walk

• Although it was

• they went

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause? a) I went to the store. b) Because it was raining. c) She is a doctor. d) The cat meowed.

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: I love to play soccer and basketball.

• I love to play soccer

• and basketball

• I love to play soccer and basketball.

• I love to play soccer and

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: I will go to the movies if I finish my work.

• if I finish my work

• my work

• to the movies

• I will go to the movies

Choose the correct option that identifies the independent clause in the sentence: When the bell rang, the students lined up.

• the students

• When the bell

• the students lined up

• When the bell rang

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: He ate dinner and watched TV.

• He ate dinner and watched

• He ate dinner and watched TV

• and watched TV

• He ate dinner

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• d) He went to the store.

• c) Because she was busy.

• a) Since it was late.

• b) They played soccer in the park.