Clauses
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Clauses
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Clauses
Both independent and dependent clauses include a subject + verb "team".
Independent clauses, however, make sense on their own.
Dependent clauses need more information before the sentence makes sense.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is a dependent clause?
Although Mrs. Janke enjoyed her summer.
Mrs. Janke enjoyed her summer.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is a dependent clause?
I'm enrolled in English Seminar.
Because I'm enrolled in English Seminar.
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Dependent Clauses
In casual conversation, many people speak informally, which includes the use of dependent clauses. When determining whether a clause is dependent or independent, isolate the clause to see if it makes sense on its own.
"Why didn't you go to Disney this summer?"
"Because tickets were sold out until September!"
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Multiple Choice
Which portion of the sentence below is an independent clause?
When my father arrives, he will give the directions.
When my father arrives
he will give the directions
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Multiple Choice
Which portion of the sentence below is an independent clause?
Mrs. Janke eats potato chips whenever she sees them because she never buys them at home.
Mrs. Janke eats potato chips whenever she sees them
because she never buys them at home
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Phrases
Keep in mind, to be a clause, there must be a subject (something completing an action) + a verb (the action).
Phrases are groups of related words without a subject + verb team.
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Multiple Choice
Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause.
Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
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Multiple Choice
Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
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Multiple Choice
After the flood, the family moved into a temporary shelter.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
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Multiple Choice
While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon eating potato chips.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
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Multiple Choice
When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
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Multiple Choice
Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
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Multiple Choice
After Juan completed the assignment, he swam laps at the gym.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Not a clause
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