Examples
Definitions
Examples
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What is the dependent clause in this sentence: The whale was mostly black, but was also white.
but was also white
100
What is a dependent clause?
The part of a sentence that depends on another part of the sentence to be understandable.
100
Is there a dependent clause in this sentence? The butterfly flew, but had a partially broken wing.
Yes.
100
What is the order? Ex. Independent, Dependent, Independent The girl was scared, but was glad to be home, and especially glad to be with her mom.
Independent, Dependent, Dependent
200
What is the dependent clause in this sentence: We want cookies and milk.
There is no dependent clause. There's just one independent clause.
200
What is an INDEPENDENT clause?
A part of the sentence that does NOT depend on another part of the sentence to be understandable. It's INDEPENDENT.
200
Is there a dependent clause in this sentence? How do you know? My dog ran away and I miss her.
No. It's all independent because it's all one idea.
200
What is the order? The girl loves her mom, but didn't want to tell her about how she got lost in the mall.
Independent, Dependent
300
What is the dependent clause in this sentence? We need, like Johnny said, to have good grades.
The whole sentence.
300
How can you tell the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?
You try to make both clauses into a sentence and if one part of the sentence does not make sense by its self, that part is dependent.
300
Is there a dependent clause in this sentence? If so, what is it? She wanted her teddy, but couldn't reach the top shelf.
Yes: but couldn't reach the top shelf
300
What is the order? When he was finished, he proofread his work.
Dependent, Independent
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