Dependent or Independent
“That” Clauses
Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Introductory Clauses
100

something we should all care about!

"something we should all care about!"  DEPENDENT. 

100

The book that I read was called Animal Farm.

"The book that I read was called Animal Farm." IS CORRECT. 

100

My grandparents are eligible for the Covid vaccine, but it is very difficult for them to find an appointment.  

"My grandparents are eligible for the Covid vaccine, but it is very difficult for them to find an appointment." IS CORRECT.  

100

After having passed in the Senate with some changes, the Covid relief bill now has to return to the House of Representatives.

"After having passed in the Senate with some changes, the Covid relief bill now has to return to the House of Representatives." IS CORRECT.

100

Because March is Women’s History Month, now is a great opportunity to research the Equal Rights Amendment.

"Because March is Women’s History Month, now is a great opportunity to research the Equal Rights Amendment." IS CORRECT. 

200

Eminent domain is the power the government has to take private property for public use.

"Eminent domain is the power the government has to take private property for public use." INDEPENDENT. 

200

I know, that Animal Farm is an allegory, so before reading it I read about Russian history.

"I know, that Animal Farm is an allegory, so before reading it I read about Russian history." IS INCORRECT.

200

Getting vaccinated is extremely important, it is important to make sure everyone knows that the vaccines are safe and effective.

"Getting vaccinated is extremely important, it is important to make sure everyone knows that the vaccines are safe and effective." IS INCORRECT.

200

The Covid relief bill now has to return to the House of Representatives after having passed in the Senate with some changes.

"The Covid relief bill now has to return to the House of Representatives after having passed in the Senate with some changes." IS CORRECT.

200

Since Democrats gained control of both the White House and Congress there has been a renewed effort to pass the Equal Rights Amendment.

"Since Democrats gained control of both the White House and Congress there has been a renewed effort to pass the Equal Rights Amendment." IS INCORRECT. 

300

Eminent domain is used by the government; however, it is communities that are most affected by the practice.

"Eminent domain is used by the government; however, it is communities that are most affected by the practice." TWO INDEPENDENT CLAUSES. 

300

When reading Animal Farm, it is helpful to know that Napoleon is based on Joseph Stalin.

"When reading Animal Farm, it is helpful to know that Napoleon is based on Joseph Stalin." IS CORRECT.

300

The vaccines decrease the risk of serious illness, and the side effects of getting vaccinated do not last long. 

"The vaccines decrease the risk of serious illness, and the side effects of getting vaccinated do not last long." IS CORRECT. 

300

Because of a long fight in the Senate.

"Because of a long fight in the Senate." IS INCORRECT. 

300

However the path to ratification will be difficult.

"However the path to ratification will be difficult." IS INCORRECT. 

400

People displaced by eminent domain are supposed to be compensated but they often are not.

"People displaced by eminent domain are supposed to be compensated but they often are not." ONE INDEPENDENT AND ONE DEPENDENT.

400

A reader of Animal Farm should know, that it is an allegory.

"A reader of Animal Farm should know, that it is an allegory." IS INCORRECT.

400

The vaccination rate in NYC is going up this Spring. It is something to look forward to.

"The vaccination rate in NYC is going up this Spring. It is something to look forward to." IS CORRECT. 

400

The Covid relief bill passed 51-50 in the Senate because of a long fight between parties.

"The Covid relief bill passed 51-50 in the Senate because of a long fight between parties." IS CORRECT.

400

If, you want to be a good feminist it is important to make sure the movement is as intersectional as possible.

"If, you want to be a good feminist it is important to make sure the movement is as intersectional as possible." IS INCORRECT.

500

"When looking at the historic consequences of eminent domain, it is clear that the practice tends to harm particular groups more than others."

"When looking at the historic consequences of eminent domain, it is clear that the practice tends to harm particular groups more than others." ONE DEPENDENT AND ONE INDEPENDENT.

500

I think that, Animal Farm, is a book everyone should read.

"I think that, Animal Farm, is a book everyone should read." IS INCORRECT.

500

Vaccines are important to combat the virus; however, it takes a couple of months to be immune.

"Vaccines are important to combat the virus; however, it takes a couple of months to be immune." IS CORRECT.

500

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin fought against raising the minimum, and angered many progressives. 

"Democratic Senator Joe Manchin fought against raising the minimum and angered many progressives." IS INCORRECT. 

500

When Amanda Gorman recited her iconic poem “The Hill We Climb” she had the eyes of the nations watching her.

"When Amanda Gorman recited her iconic poem “The Hill We Climb” she had the eyes of the nations watching her." IS INCORRECT.