Dependent Independent Clause

Which is the correct definition of independent clause:

• It can stand on its own as a complete sentence because it has a subject, verb, and expresses a complete thought.

• It cannot stand on its own because it does not express a complete thought, even if it does have a subject and verb.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of clause is in RED?

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of clause is in RED?

We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What kind of idea is the blue part?

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because I work out a lot, I have more energy.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Everything was fine until the Fire Nation attacked.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I had a huge bowl of cereal.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

she not only bought two dresses, but she also got matching shoes.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B