Independent & Dependent Clauses
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GRACIE ANGELICA HINOJOSA
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Has a subject and a verb.
Makes sense on its own
Doesn't need help to make sense.
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Multiple Choice
What is true about an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?
It has a subject and a verb
It makes sense on its own
It doesn't need any help for it to make sense
All of the answers are correct
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE (Hint: It has a subject & a v & makes sense on its own)
Going to the lake.
Off to the races.
She listens to music every morning.
Running and skipping down the hall.
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Multiple Choice
A simple sentence has more than one Independent CLause
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Notice the 'D' in DEPENDENT and the 'D' for DOESN'T make sense
A DEPENDENT CLAUSE leaves the reader wondering what else or what more?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true about a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
It DOESN'T make sense on its own
It is an INCOMPLETE thought
All of the above
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
Although I cried
Even though I overslept
Because my friend called
These are all examples of DEPENDENT CLAUSES
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Multiple Choice
I will practice until my alarm clock rings.
Which clause is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
I will practice
until my alarm clock rings
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Multiple Choice
Before I get dressed, I brush my teeth.
Which clause is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
Before I get dressed,
I brush my teeth
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Multiple Choice
A compound sentence is two Independent Clauses joined by a comma and a conjuction OR a semicolon.
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Multiple Choice
I always take money with me when I go to the store.
Which clause is the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?
I always take money with me
when I go to the store
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Multiple Choice
Whenever the phone rings, you should answer it.
Which clause is the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?
Whenever the phone rings,
you should answer it
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Multiple Choice
I listened intently while the choir sang.
Which of the clauses is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
I listened intently
while the choir sang
Has a subject and a verb.
Makes sense on its own
Doesn't need help to make sense.
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