Transcript Independent and Dependent Clauses

Please have a seat
and wait quietly for
further directions!
Independent and
Dependent
(Subordinate)
Clauses
A clause has ALWAYS has a subject
and a predicate.
There are two main types of clauses.
Independent Clause
Think of an independent clause
as a grown man or woman who
can live on his/her own!
Independent Clause
An independent clause can stand alone
as a sentence. Here is an example:
we walk to school
This clause expresses a complete
thought.
An independent clause can be
long or short:
she runs
my little sister runs as slow as a snail
the car stalled
the rusty old car suddenly stalled in the
intersection
Dependent (Subordinate) Clause
Think of a dependent clause as a
baby who needs someone to
support him!
Dependent clauses depend,
or need, an independent
clause.
Dependent (Subordinate)
Clause
A dependent clause cannot stand alone
as a sentence. Here is an example:
when the cake is done baking
This clause does not express a complete
thought.
A hint:
Dependent clauses often begin with
words called subordinating
conjunctions like if, whether, because,
although, when, or since. We also
call these words dependent clause
markers.
Here’s how to remember what
subordinating conjunctions are:
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If a dependent clause is at the
beginning of the sentence, look for a
dependent clause marker, or
subordinating conjunction. The
dependent clause will have a comma
at the end of it.
While you are waiting, help yourself
to some cookies.
If a dependent clause is at the end of
the sentence, it will still have a
dependent clause marker, or
subordinating conjunction, but will not
be separated by a comma.
Help yourself to some cookies while
you are waiting.
Identify each of the
following clauses as
either independent or
dependent.
because I was late
I carried my umbrella
if it stops raining
I like to play wii
when I get home
after Temi finished
her homework
Joaquin and David played a
fraction game
Let’s identify the dependent and
independent clauses in the
following sentences and
punctuate them correctly.
We ride our bikes to school
when the weather is nice.
Since we have some extra time
I think we should work on our
homework.
Although he overslept Oscar
wasn’t late for school.
Fernanda made paper flowers
for the party while the cookies
were baking.
When Andrew got home he
made a chicken quesadilla.
If you wait until after school I
can go to the store with you.
It is time for the test whether
you’re ready or not.
Please get your
journals and take out
a pen/pencil.
TRUE or FALSE?
1. Independent clauses and dependent clauses MUST have a subject
and verb (predicate)
2. Independent and dependent clauses are always sentences that can
stand on their own.
Label the underlined clause as INDEPENDENT (I) or DEPENDENT
(D)
1. If the sky looks cloudy, we will cancel our plans.
2. Unless you call first, I will leave for the beach at ten.
3. I cooked dinner after I got home from the beach.
4. Sometimes we surf when we are at the beach with our friends.
5. I like this beach because it is rarely crowded.
BONUS: What is the other, more official term for DEPENDENT
CLAUSE?
TRUE or FALSE?
1. Independent clauses and dependent clauses MUST have a subject
and verb (predicate)
TRUE
2. Independent and dependent clauses are always sentences that can
stand on their own.
FALSE
Label the underlined clause as INDEPENDENT (I) or DEPENDENT
(D)
1. If the sky looks cloudy, we will cancel our plans.
D
2. Unless you call first, I will leave for the beach at ten.
I
3. I cooked dinner after I got home from the beach.D
4. Sometimes we surf when we are at the beach with our friends.
I
5. I like this beach because it is rarely crowded.
I
BONUS: What is the other, more official term for DEPENDENT
CLAUSE?
SUBORDINATE CLAUSE
2 More Kinds!
Adverb Clause
Vs.
Adjective Clause
Adverb Clause
A clause that modifies a verb
When, Where, How Much, Why
Samuel gave me a call when he arrived at the airpor
Adjective Clause
A clause that modifies a noun.
How many, which one, what kind
It it ALWAYS introduced by a relative pronoun:
who, whom, which, whose, or that
The car that she is driving is brand new
Adjective or adverb
clause?
Ray and I decided to see a
movie after we had dinner.
ADVERB
Adjective or adverb
clause?
Since I don’t like scary
movies, we went to a
comedy.
ADVERB
Adjective or adverb
clause?
My brother and I went to
the library that featured my
favorite author.
ADJECTIVE
Adjective or adverb
clause?
The library is on Main
Street, which is a fifteen
minute walk from our
house.
ADJECTIVE
Adjective or adverb
phrase?
We bought popcorn and drinks
before the movie started.
ADVERB
Clause madlibs!
1. ____ is someone _____________.
(name)
(adjective clause)
2. I live in a ______ __________________.
(noun)
(adjective clause)
3. I only wake up _______________.
(adverb clause)
4. I _______ cry _______________.
(adverb)
(adverb clause)