Independent Clauses
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
Define a compound sentence.
A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Define a complex sentence.
A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Identify the dependent clause: "While she sang, the audience listened."
Dependent clause: "While she sang."
Identify the independent clause: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."
We went for a walk.
Identify the dependent clause: "When the sun sets, we will go home."
When the sun sets.
Create a compound sentence using "and."
(Example: "I love reading, and I enjoy writing.")
Identify the dependent clause within the sentence: "Although it was cold, we went for a swim."
Although it was cold.
Identify the clause: "He runs every morning."
Independent
True or False: An independent clause must contain a subject and a verb.
True
Which word often begins a dependent clause?
A subordinating conjunction (e.g., although, because, if).
Identify whether this is a compound sentence: "She sings and dances."
No, it's not a compound sentence; it has one independent clause.
Create a complex sentence using "although."
Example: "Although I was tired, I finished my homework."
Classify this sentence: "After the game, we went out to eat."
Complex sentence.
Create a sentence using two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Example: "I wanted to go for a run, but it started to rain."
Transform this sentence into one with a dependent clause: "She finished her homework."
"Although she finished her homework, she went out to play."
What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?
It introduces the dependent clause.
Identify the independent and dependent clauses in: "If it rains, the picnic will be canceled."
Independent clause: "the picnic will be canceled"; Dependent clause: "If it rains."
What punctuation and part of speech is typically used to connect two independent clauses?
A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.
What is the role of a dependent clause in a sentence?
It provides additional information but cannot stand alone.
Write a compound sentence with at least two independent clauses and a comma.
Example: "I wanted to watch a movie, but I had to study for my exam."
Create a complex sentence that begins with a dependent clause.
Example: "Because it was her birthday, we threw her a surprise party."
Identify the clause: "Because it was raining, we stayed inside."
complex sentence