Independent Clauses

Independent Clauses

Independent Clauses
Independent Clause
Expresses a complete
thought. It can stand
alone as a sentence..
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Independent Clauses

Definition
Independent Clause
Expresses a complete
thought. It can stand
alone as a sentence.
Doesnt need anything
else to make sense.
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Explained definition
Independent Clauses
Have a subject, predicate
(verb), and makes sense
all by itself.

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Examples
Independent Clause
Examples:
1.The doorbell rang.
2. She smiled down on the
children.
3.The turkey wasIndependent
hot and
Clauses

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Examples with
independent/dependent clauses
Independent Clauses can
come at the end or at
the beginning of a
sentence.
The girl ran to her room
when the boy called her.
After mother got home, she

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Independent
Clauses
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1. Since the hurricane hit, many people
have been suffering.
2. The clouds gathered quickly, as if it were
going to rain.
3. Although the deer was dead, we picked
it up anyway.
4. Father asked us to sit down, once the
speaker was done.
5. Please be quiet, until Mrs. Slagle is
finished.
6. Whether you finish or not, you should

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Dependent Clauses

Dependent
Clause
Dependent Clauses
Doesnt express a
complete thought. It
cant stand alone as a
sentence..It sounds like
something else should
follow in order to make
sense.
**Must have a subject and

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Examples
Dependent Clause
Examples:
because the door was
open,
when it started raining,
Until your father gets

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Examples with
independent/dependent clauses
Dependent Clauses can
come at the end or at the
beginning of a sentence.
The girl ran to her room
when the boy called her.
After mother got home, she
went to bed.

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Dependent Clauses

Subordinating conjunctions

Dependent Clauses begin

with Subordinating
Conjunctions
After, although, as, as if,
Because, before,
For, if, once,
Since, so, so that, than, that, though, till,
Unless, until,
When, whenever, where, whereas,
wherever, whether, while

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Commas with dependent clauses

Dependent Clauses

Usually have a comma

when they are found in
the first part of a
sentence.
If found at the end of the
sentence, there will not
be any comma.

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PracticeClauses
1. After the car went off the road, it
was noticed.
2. She sang a song when it was her
turn.
3. Though the weather man said rain,
it was sunny.
4. Before the dance, she went home.
5. The boys help out if they get to
listen to music.

Independent/Dependent
Clauses
1. Whenever it rains, we get a ride
from father.
2. Unless the game is over, we always
stay to help.
3. The coach gives us advice so we can
win the game.
4. Cole helps his mother whereas
James just bugs her.
5. He closed the window because it

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Clauses
Practice
1. Sugar water is a solution whereas
gravel isnt.
2. Once the ice melted, the grass
turned green.
3. He will sleep till his mother comes
home.
4. Wherever there is chocolate, there
is candy.
5. His room was clean before his friend
came over.

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Independent/Dependent
Clauses
1. If the dance ends at 11:00, come
home after it.
2. Naps are great although teenagers
dont think so.
3. As the moon came out, the sun went
down.
4. Reports come out whenever 9 weeks
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Independent/Dependent
Clauses
1. When dad comes home, the house
becomes quiet.
Mrs. Bigbee smiles whenever her kids
follow the rules.
3. After the accident, the cattle were
wild.
4. The water fountain was broken
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because of the handle.
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Independent/Dependent
Clauses
1. They will walk home unless she has
detention.
2. The books were late since they were
overdue.
3. Theres no way unless your brother
goes.
4. While youre there, pick up another
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Independent/Dependent
Clauses
1. If the dance ends at 11:00, come
home after it.
2. Naps are great although teenagers
dont think so.
3. As the moon came out, the sun went
down.
4. Reports come out whenever 9 weeks
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end.
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Independent/Dependent
Clauses
1. If the dance ends at 11:00, come
home after it.
2. Naps are great although teenagers
dont think so.
3. As the moon came out, the sun went
down.
4. Reports come out whenever 9 weeks
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end.
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Practice

Independent/Dependent
Clauses
1. If the dance ends at 11:00, come
home after it.
2. Naps are great although teenagers
dont think so.
3. As the moon came out, the sun went
down.
4. Reports come out whenever 9 weeks
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end.
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Independent/Dependent
Clauses
1. If the dance ends at 11:00, come
home after it.
2. Naps are great although teenagers
dont think so.
3. As the moon came out, the sun went
down.
4. Reports come out whenever 9 weeks
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end.
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