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Independent Vs Dependent ClausesSet 5

1Determine if each group of words is an independent or dependent clause.Because she wanted to finish her homework early.

2How does the placement of the dependent clause change the emphasis in the sentence? "Because I was tired, I went to bed early." vs. "I went to bed early because I was tired."

3Is the following sentence a dependent or independent clause?Jane washed her dog in the bath tub.

4Is this an independent or dependent clause?-She threw her trash away.

5Because the storm knocked out the power, the school will be cancelled on Thursday.

6Is this an independent or dependent clause? The clock seems to move slowly toward the end of the day.

7The group went whitewater rafting during the holiday.

8Select the dependent clause in the sentence: We practiced until the sun set.

9After waiting for over an hour, we finally just got up and left.

10When my dog finally stopped barking

11True or falseSubordinate clauses ONLY go at the beginning of the sentence

12Identify the dependent clause.When Walton returns to the room where Frankenstein's body lies, he is startled to see the monster weeping over Victor.

13Identify the following word group:The students walked home from school.

14So I must replace you

15Although you may disagree, I still say Sheila is the best person for the job.

16Determine whether the clause "The truck left him stranded" is independent or dependent.

17Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:She will come to the party if she finishes her homework.

18Since you broke the rules

19While I was scrubbing the floors, Juliet was watching television.

20A clause that does not make sense by itself

21I forgot to buy the ingredients

22Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:Whenever the phone rings, she jumps up to answer it.

23Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?Since you came to class early,

24Because my dog got fleas.

25She walked here.

26Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "Before the movie started, we bought some popcorn."

27The pitcher shouts "Ready!" before the ball is pitched and "Pitch!" when the ball is released.

28There are some ways to minimize it

29WHILE THEY WERE TRAVELING TO HANOI, they met many interesting people.

30Is the bolded part of the sentence an independent clause, dependent clause, or prepositional phrase?When she skydives, Baker leaves her fears behind.

31Independent or Dependent?Madelyn and Vivienne cheered from the sidelines

32While the teacher graded papers.

33Read the pair of statements. Choose A if only the first statement is true, B if only the second statement is true, C if both statements are true, and D if both statements are not true. First statement: Dependent clauses do not express a complete thought. Second statement: A dependent clause must have an independent clause to stand.

34What is a claim?

35The movie was good although it was too long.

36Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:'The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.'

37Which is the dependent clause in this sentence "If you don't like chicken, you can leave it on your plate"

38What is the difference between a parenthetical and a main clause?

39After Leilani spoke out against unfair rules

40Although the neighbors have three kids in college they always have one of them at home

41Identify the bolded part of the sentence. Identify if it is Independent or Dependent.The school has a new science lab and a new auditorium.

42What is another way to say dependent clauses.

43When my mama called.

44Even if my alarm is set, I always sleep in too late.

45Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: Sara couldn't wait to get home because her mom bought her a puppy.

46Choose the subordinate clause:You have many opportunities when you work hard at school.

47A clause that express a incomplete thought.

48Fill in the blank: A dependent clause needs an ..... clause to make sense.

49True or False: In the sentence 'The phone, which was on the table, started to ring,' the clause 'which was on the table' can stand alone as a complete sentence.

50An idea or concept that can be proven true

51Has she told you whether ..... help?

52Mr. Hartman is a history teacher who also coaches track.

53True or False: A subordinate clause must be in the same sentence as a main clause.

54Demetrius sacrifices his free time to volunteer.

55Good morning, Miss Hien. I'm Hoa, I'm a new pupil

56How many independent clauses are there in this sentence?A crime figure and his son are murdered, and the prime suspect turns out to be another son who has been counseled by a self-improvement guru.

57What is the dependent clause in the following: Mary understood the man, who spoke little English, but she was unable to help him.

58Berto says: "La escuela no es importante. La escuela es aburrida y horrible y terrible." So Berto .....?

59Although the game was tied

60After my dad gets home

61We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.