Hey DEBRA!
Independent Women
Don't Be So Dependent
You Are So Nonessential
What Is That?
100
[________] Debra studied for the test, she was nervous.
Even though
100
Even though she spilled that "Lemonade"
1. [answers will vary] 2. Beyonce
100
Identify the dependent clause: A mule which is the cross between a horse and a donkey is known for being stubborn
"which is the cross between a horse and a donkey."
100
Were Daniel’s directions which were very brief clear to you?
"which were very brief"
100
A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has both a subject and a verb.
Independent Clause
200
[_______] her nerves, Debra tried to be positive.
Despite
200
While having tea with the Mad Hatter
1. [answers may very] 2. Alice
200
Identify the dependent clause: You will never be a good student if you do not study.
"if you do not study"
200
Anthony who won the race became the first one in our class to receive a trophy.
"who won the race"
200
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
300
[______] class still had 5 minutes before it started, she took out her notes to study some more.
Because
300
Killing President Snow herself
1. [answers will vary] 2. Katniss Everdeen
300
Identify the dependent clause: Students often don’t see the value of homework but teachers still try to convince students of homework’s importance.
"but teachers still try to convince students of homework’s importance."
300
The ancient Buick, which Madeline purchased from a newspaper ad belches black smoke whenever she accelerates.
"which Madeline purchased from a newspaper ad"
300
Group of words that has both a subject and a verb, but cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Dependent Clause
400
[______] Debra was taking the test, Greg tried to cheat off of her!
While
400
Instead of taking a stand about inequality on buses
1. [answers may vary] 2. Rosa Parks
400
Identify the dependent clause: Even if I ace the final exam I can't possibly earn an A in French.
"Even if I ace the final exam"
400
Mr. Hall who ordered another double anchovy pizza claims to have a pet dolphin in his backyard pool.
"who ordered another double anchovy pizza"
400
What does DEBRA stand for?
Despite, Even though, Because/Besides, Rather than, Although, and While
500
[______] get a bad grade, Debra's studying paid off and she got an A!
Rather than
500
Losing her glass slipper on the stairs
1. [Answers may vary] 2. Cinderella
500
Identify the dependent clause: Proofreading his resume one last time Antonio discovered a spelling error.
"Proofreading his resume one last time"
500
The rats are nesting in the master bedroom closet where Grandma hides her money.
"where Grandma hides her money."
500
Linking words that are used to join sentences together.
Subordinator
M
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u