3. Definition
A clause is a group of words that has
a subject and a verb. The two types
include independent clauses and
subordinate (or dependent) clauses.
10. Independent Clause
More than one independent clause can
appear in a sentence.
His mother met him at the door, and the
rest of his family greeted him warmly.
11. Independent Clause
More than one independent clause can
appear in a sentence.
His mother met him at the door, and the
rest of his family greeted him warmly.
His mother met him at the door.
12. Independent Clause
More than one independent clause can
appear in a sentence.
His mother met him at the door, and the
rest of his family greeted him warmly.
His mother met him at the door.
The rest of his family greeted him
warmly.
14. Dependent Clauses
A group of words that has a subject and
a verb BUT CANNOT STAND ALONE
as a sentence.
15. Dependent Clauses
A group of words that has a subject and
a verb BUT CANNOT STAND ALONE
as a sentence.
Juan, who went to Puerto Rico,
returned home in July.
16. Dependent Clauses
A group of words that has a subject and
a verb BUT CANNOT STAND ALONE
as a sentence.
Juan, who went to Puerto Rico,
returned home in July.
Who went to Puerto Rico.
17. Dependent Clauses
A group of words that has a subject and
a verb BUT CANNOT STAND ALONE
as a sentence.
Juan, who went to Puerto Rico,
returned home in July.
Who went to Puerto Rico.
Is this a sentence by itself?
22. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled
I enjoy the opera
unless it comes today
although I lost the library book
23. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled
I enjoy the opera
unless it comes today
although I lost the library book
they're going on a picnic
24. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled
I enjoy the opera
unless it comes today
although I lost the library book
they're going on a picnic
mom found it in a drawer
25. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled
I enjoy the opera
unless it comes today
although I lost the library book
they're going on a picnic
mom found it in a drawer
the fifth graders sang
26. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled •dependent
I enjoy the opera
unless it comes today
although I lost the library book
they're going on a picnic
mom found it in a drawer
the fifth graders sang
27. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled •dependent
I enjoy the opera •Independent
unless it comes today
although I lost the library book
they're going on a picnic
mom found it in a drawer
the fifth graders sang
28. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled •dependent
I enjoy the opera •Independent
unless it comes today •dependent
although I lost the library book
they're going on a picnic
mom found it in a drawer
the fifth graders sang
29. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled •dependent
I enjoy the opera •Independent
unless it comes today •dependent
although I lost the library book •dependent
they're going on a picnic
mom found it in a drawer
the fifth graders sang
30. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled •dependent
I enjoy the opera •Independent
unless it comes today •dependent
although I lost the library book •dependent
they're going on a picnic •independent
mom found it in a drawer
the fifth graders sang
31. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled •dependent
I enjoy the opera •Independent
unless it comes today •dependent
although I lost the library book •dependent
they're going on a picnic •independent
mom found it in a drawer •independent
the fifth graders sang
32. Independent or Dependent?
when Mr. Jones yelled •dependent
I enjoy the opera •Independent
unless it comes today •dependent
although I lost the library book •dependent
they're going on a picnic •independent
mom found it in a drawer •independent
the fifth graders sang •independent
38. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over
I decided to go along
the strength of the man might
39. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over
I decided to go along
the strength of the man might
40. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over
I decided to go along
the strength of the man might
we're planning to have a party
41. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over
I decided to go along
the strength of the man might
we're planning to have a party
42. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over
I decided to go along
the strength of the man might
we're planning to have a party
when I'm finished reading
43. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over
I decided to go along
the strength of the man might
we're planning to have a party
when I'm finished reading
44. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over •dependent
I decided to go along
the strength of the man might
we're planning to have a party
when I'm finished reading
45. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over •dependent
I decided to go along •Independent
the strength of the man might
we're planning to have a party
when I'm finished reading
46. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over •dependent
I decided to go along •Independent
the strength of the man might •dependent
we're planning to have a party
when I'm finished reading
47. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over •dependent
I decided to go along •Independent
the strength of the man might •dependent
we're planning to have a party •independent
when I'm finished reading
48. Independent or Dependent?
when the movie is over •dependent
I decided to go along •Independent
the strength of the man might •dependent
we're planning to have a party •independent
when I'm finished reading •dependent
