By the end of the lesson you will be able to … say what is an Independent clause. say the characteristics of Independent clause. describe the position of the Independent clause in the sentence. mention some independent clause markers. Identify an independent clause.

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English Grammar
Class-IX-XII

2. Mental Preparation
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3. Mental Preparation
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Lesson:
Independent Clause

5. Learning Outcome
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• say what is an Independent
clause.
• say the characteristics of
Independent clause.
• describe the position of the
Independent clause in the
sentence.
• mention some independent
clause markers.
• Identify an independent
clause.
By the
end of
the
lesson
you will
be able
to …

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7. An independent clause is a
group of words that contains a
subject and a verb and
expresses a complete thought.
It can stand alone as a
sentence by itself.
Independent Clause
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8. Example of Independent Clauses
o Rick eats potato chip
o Mr. Smith arrived at the airport
early this morning.
o We must find a new strategy.
o I play basketball.
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I don’t need you. I
don’t need anybody!
Independent clause

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10. Characteristics of Independent clause
1. Have a subject and a predicate
2. Can stand alone as fully functioning
sentence
3. When standing alone, an independent
clause is ALWAYS a simple sentence
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He is a good man and I know it.
He is a good man.
I know it.
and

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12. Position of Independent Clause
Independent Clauses can come
at the end or at the beginning
of a sentence.
Example
1.When mother finished her
chores, she went to bed.
2.The girl ran to her room when
the boy called her.
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14. INDEPENDENT CLAUSE MARKERS
Sometimes you may find the
following words before the
Independent clause.
 Also
 Consequently
 Furthermore
 However
 Moreover
 Nevertheless
 Therefore
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15. Pair work
Identify each item as an
independent clause or a dependent
clause.
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16. Practice-1
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1.Becauseit's thebest solution. Independent/ Dependent
2.Working atthis jobis alot of
fun.
Independent/ Dependent
3.Itdoesn't really interestme. Independent/ Dependent
4.I should have given her aride. Independent/ Dependent
5.Afterthemovie is over. Independent/ Dependent
6.If he ever calls. Independent /Dependent
7.Whenever I have the time. Independent/ Dependent
8.There could be aproblem. Independent/ Dependent
9.Sincethe lasttime theyvisited. Independent/ Dependent
10.Whenever it getscold Independent/ Dependent

17. Check you answer
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1. Because it's the best solution. Dependent
2. Working at this job is a lot of fun. Independent
3. It doesn't really interest me. Independent
4. I should have given her a ride. Independent
5. After the movie is over. Dependent
6. If he ever calls. Dependent
7. Whenever I have the time. Dependent
8. There could be a problem. Independent
9. Since the last time they visited. Dependent
10. Whenever it gets cold Dependent

18. Group Work
Each sentence contains a clause in
CAPITAL letters. Decide whether this
clause is dependent or independent.
(1-10)
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19. Practice-2
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1. If youdon't fix thecar,IT WILL CONTINUE TOLEAK OIL.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
2. WHILE THE CAR IS BEING FIXED, we will need to
take the bus.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
3. It isn't necessary to cram all night IF YOU HAVE
STUDIED A LITTLE EACH DAY.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
4. Before you begin studying for the exam, YOU
WILL PROBABLY WANT TO REST.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause

20. Practice-2
5. I can't go to the movies SINCE I DON'T HAVE ANY
MONEY.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
6. WHETHER HE ATTENDS THE PARTY OR NOT, I have
decided to go.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
7. I WILL STOP PLAYING THE DRUMS when you go to
sleep.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
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21. Practice-2
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8. SINCE YOU'VE TAKEN YOUR EXAM IN BIOLOGY,
you probably don't feel like studying for tomorrow's
exam in math.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
9. Until he apologizes to me for his rude behavior, I
REFUSE TO SEE HIM.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
10. I wore my boots BECAUSE IT LOOKED LIKE IT
MIGHT SNOW.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause

22. Check you answer
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1. Independent
2. Dependent
3. Dependent
4. Independent
5. Dependent
6. Dependent
7. Independent
8. Dependent
9. Dependent
10. Dependent

23. Evaluation
1. What is an independent
clause ?
2. What are the characteristics
of an independent clause?
3. Mention three independent
clause markers.
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24. Home work
Recall the class and for more
practice visit the following
addresses.
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http://wps.prenhall.com/hs
s_harris_phrefguide_1/56/
14505/3713437.cw/content/
index.html
http://depts.dyc.edu/learni
ngcenter/owl/exercises/cla
uses_ex1.htm

25. Departure
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