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Commas
Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Clue Words
Grab Bag
100
How should you punctuate the following sentence? My favorite things are kittens rainbows and zombies.
My favorite things are kittens, rainbows, and zombies.
100
What is the independent clause in this sentence? If you don't give me my money back, I will call the police.
I will call the police.
100
Which is the dependent clause? Always ask questions before you take a test.
before you take a test
100
Which of these words might begin a dependent clause? and, unless, the
unless
100
What is the capital of New York State?
Albany
200
How should you punctuate the following sentence? The first day of school is always the hardest.
No correction needed!
200
Which is the independent clause? She bites her nails whenever she is nervous.
She bites her nails.
200
Which is the dependent clause? Since everyone loves macaroni and cheese, I cooked 85 boxes of it.
since everyone loves macaroni and cheese
200
Which of these words might begin a dependent clause? never, yesterday, after
after
200
Name the seven dwarves in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Happy, Sleepy, Doc, Grumpy, Bashful, Dopey, Sneezy
300
How should you punctuate the following sentence? The ferocious man-eating puppy barked at the leaves.
The ferocious, man-eating puppy barked at the leaves.
300
Where is the independent clause? The red-haired woman had a most unfortunate mullet.
The red-haired woman had a most unfortunate mullet. (whole sentence!)
300
Which is the dependent clause? The annoying dog barks whenever you walk past.
whenever you walk past
300
Which of these words might begin a dependent clause? since, which, however
since
300
What is the worst possible name Mrs. Mufford could give her baby?
400
How should you punctuate the following sentence? My brother wants me to name my baby either Cleopondria or Bonquisha.
No correction needed.
400
Which is the independent clause? The cat jumped over the moon.
The whole thing!
400
Which is the dependent clause? We'll go as soon as I'm off the phone.
as soon as I'm off the phone
400
Which of these words might begin a dependent clause? today, therefore, as soon as
as soon as
400
How much does an elephant weigh when it is born?
200-250 pounds
500
How should you punctuate the following sentence? George who likes to eat mice decided to get a pet cat.
George, who likes to eat mice, decided to get a pet cat.
500
What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and can stand by itself. A dependent clause cannot exist by itself. It is an incomplete thought.
500
Which is the dependent clause? If Santa gains any more weight, he won't fit down the chimney.
If Santa gains any more weight
500
Which of these words might begin a dependent clause? but, because, and
because
500
How tall is Justin Bieber?
5' 7"