Dependent and Independent Clauses

Identify the underlined clause as either independent or subordinate.

We all enjoyed the dinner that Dad cooked for us.

• Independent clause

• Subordinate clause

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Identify the subordinate/ dependent clause in each sentence.

Tom's teacher gave him a study guide so that he gets a high grade on the test.

• Tom's teacher gave him a study guide

• so that he gets a high grade on the test.

Which of these is a dependent clause?

• even after chasing the cat

• the dog sleeps a lot

• the dogs sniffs along the fence

• the dog watches the sheep

Add an independent clause to the following clauses to complete the meaning.

Because they were hungry,

Add an independent clause to the following clauses to complete the meaning.

Since we studied all night, ............................................................... .

Add an independent clause to the following dependent one to complete the meaning.

When Jim and Daniel went to the park, ............................................... .

Add an independent clause to the following dependent one to complete the meaning.

Since Shaina likes Mexican food, ............................ .

David broke the vase when he was six years old.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Identify the underlined clause as either independent or subordinate. The cat slept on the mat __while the dog barked outside.__

• A) Independent clause

• B) Subordinate clause