Download Kinds of Clauses

You’re taking
grammar notes
today.
Kinds of Clauses
I can identify independent
and subordinate clauses.
I can correctly use
independent and
subordinate clauses in
sentences.
Clause: word group that contains a verb and its
subject; used as a sentence or part of a sentence
Independent Clause: expresses a complete
thought; can stand alone
Subordinate (Dependent) Clause: does not make
sense by itself
Not a Clause:
I enjoy writing in purple ink.
*does not have subject and verb*
Independent Clause: I write when I am angry or
confused.
*has subject & verb; can stand
alone*
Subordinate Clause: I write when I am angry or
confused.
*has subject & verb; cannot
stand alone*
Underline the independent clause(s) in each
sentence.
1. Sheldon opened a can of pizza dough, and
then he spread the dough in a pan.
2. He used a nonstick pan because he wanted
cleanup to be easy.
Identify the underlined word group by writing above it I for
independent clause or NI for not an independent clause.
1. Since I met you, I’ve become more
interested in baseball.
2. I would like to go to the mall, which is
down the road.
Identify the underlined clause in each sentence by
writing above it SUB for subordinate clause or IND for
independent clause.
1. Acupuncture, which is my research
topic, is a Chinese medical technique.
2. I have an acupuncture appointment
after I have my teeth cleaned.
Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence.
1. I studied the philosophy of yin-yang
because it emphasizes balance.
2. According to ancient belief, the yin and
the yang are two forces that make up all
aspects of life.
On the lines, add independent clauses to the following
dependent clauses to express complete thoughts.
Make sure each sentence begins with a capital letter
and has end punctuation.
1. after we left the pizza parlor
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2. that caused the accident
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