Terms
What clause cannot stand alone as a sentence?
Dependent Clause
Damien visited Mr. Jonas when the older man was in the hospital.
CX
The team's leading scorer is the one who practices the most.
find intro word, clause, and function
The team's leading scorer is the one who practices the most.
adj
Both Katie and Owen have left for camp already.
Conjunction
(Us, We) girls will be glad to help clean up after the banquet.
We
What clause can stand alone as a sentence?
Independent Clause
Do you plan to run the marathon in May, DeShawn?
S
Caroline is the player who spiked the ball.
find intro word, clause, and function
Caroline is the player who spiked the ball.
Adj
Skiing is Brock's favorite sport.
Noun
her
What word introduces a dependent clause?
Subordinating conjunction
Su Ling crocheted her grandmother a doily for her kitchen table, and she then sewed a pillow for her bed.
CD
Ellen is taller than Julia is.
find intro word, clause, and function
Ellen is taller than Julia is.
Adverb
This is my little sister.
Pro
I am pleased to announce that every in the class did (good, well) on his composition.
well
What dependent clause modifies a noun or a pronoun?
Properly training a dog takes patience and determination; it also takes a lot of doggie treats to give when the dog obeys.
CD-CX
Although we were late, they did not leave without us.
find intro word, clause, and function
Although we were late, they did not leave without us.
Adv.
We watched curiously as the balcksmith demonstrated how to make a horseshoe.
Adv
The choir sang the national anthem as the flag was (raised, rised) in the school's courtyard.
raised
What sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause?
CD-CX
If you want to come over to study together, just give me a call.
CX
Those students who have already presented their oral book reports may skip the written homework.
find intro word, clause, and function
Those students who have already presented their oral book reports may skip the written homework.
Adj
On the coffee table in the living room sat Jessica's missing homework.
Adjective
Ham and cheese (is, are) a good combination for a sandwich.
is