Dependent Independent Clauses

Adam smashed the spider.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because her best friend Giselle insisted on gossiping during their study session the night before.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Who ate handfuls of bran flakes with his bare hands.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Anthony ran for the paper towels, as cola spilled over the glass and splashed onto the counter.

• Anthony ran for the paper towels as cola spilled over the glass and splashed onto the counter.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

The family dog chewed on the leg of the coffee table.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because I like french fries

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The Ducks, one of the best teams in the country.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

While I was watching the news

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Construction, thankfully, is almost finished, as the noise is driving me crazy.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B