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Identify the Subject
Don't Be So Dependent
You Are So Nonessential
Combine the Sentences
Subject/Verb Alignment
100

He brought out some paper and a pen and inkpot.

He

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
The class is demanding. I know it will serve me well in the future.
Even though the class is demanding, I know it will serve me well in the future.
100
A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has both a subject and a verb.
Independent Clause
200

I began to ask him if he had met his older self, but then I bit back my words.

There are two; this sentence is composed of two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS conjunction. "I" is the subject on both sides.

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
George played football. Betsy went shopping.
While George played football, Betsy went shopping.
200
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
300

They've created an engine that favors asocial behavior and obsessive personalities.

They

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
They finished the test. Rosa and Maria went to the movies.
After they finished the test, Rosa and Maria went to the movies.
300
Group of words that has both a subject and a verb, but cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Dependent Clause
400

No one is in his office except the librarian.

One

400
Identify the dependent clause: The doctor told Charlie to lose weight and exercise vigorously for forty-five minutes a day.
"exercise vigorously for forty-five minutes a day."
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
John did not study for his test. He failed the exam today.
John did not study for his test; consequently, he failed the exam today.
400
What does DEBRA stand for?
Despite, Even though, Because/Besides, Rather than, Although, and While
500

Glancing around, Viv decided that she was extremely proud of the shop's interior.

Viv

500
Identify the dependent clause: Money that is gained dishonestly spends just like money that is earned honestly.
Trick question! They both are dependent clauses!
500
The rats are nesting in the master bedroom closet, where Grandma hides her money.
"where Grandma hides her money."
500
Grant was tired after work. He washed the dishes after supper.
Even though Grant was tired, he washed the dishes after supper.
500
Linking words that are used to join sentences together.
Subordinator