Independent and Dependent Clause activity - Free Printable

Here’s the completed worksheet with explanations:

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PART 1: Identify Independent or Dependent Clauses

Definition Recap:
- An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
- A dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) cannot stand alone. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like *although, because, since, until, after*) and depends on an independent clause to make sense.

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Answers:

1. Although I asked him → dependent
*Explanation:* Starts with “Although” — a subordinating conjunction. It doesn’t express a complete thought by itself.

2. Her opinion is silly → independent
*Explanation:* Has a subject (“Her opinion”) and verb (“is”), and expresses a complete idea.

3. Before our last class → dependent
*Explanation:* Starts with “Before” — a subordinating conjunction. It’s a time phrase that needs more context to be complete.

4. Until I see it for myself → dependent
*Explanation:* Starts with “Until” — a subordinating conjunction. It’s incomplete without an independent clause (e.g., “I won’t believe it until I see it for myself.”)

5. I got a good job → independent
*Explanation:* Complete sentence — subject “I”, verb “got”, and complete thought.

6. Because I have a cold → dependent
*Explanation:* Starts with “Because” — a subordinating conjunction. It explains why something happened but can’t stand alone.

7. After I have my lunch → dependent
*Explanation:* Starts with “After” — subordinating conjunction. Needs an independent clause to complete the thought.

8. Antonio won the bet → independent
*Explanation:* Subject “Antonio”, verb “won”, complete thought.

9. The cake is done → independent
*Explanation:* Subject “The cake”, verb “is”, complete thought.

10. Since we asked him → dependent
*Explanation:* Starts with “Since” — subordinating conjunction. It sets up a reason but needs more info to be complete.

11. I realized you were right → independent
*Explanation:* Complete sentence — subject “I”, verb “realized”, and object clause “you were right” makes it complete.

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✔ Final Answers for Part 1:

1. dependent
2. independent
3. dependent
4. dependent
5. independent
6. dependent
7. dependent
8. independent
9. independent
10. dependent
11. independent

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PART 2: Match Independent Clause (Column A) with Dependent Clause (Column B)

We need to pair each independent clause with the most logical dependent clause that completes or explains it.

Let’s match them based on meaning and grammar:

1. Lamar eats carrots → when he wants to have a snack
*Why?* This explains *when* Lamar eats carrots — it fits logically.

2. Cassidy likes to sew → because it is relaxing
*Why?* Explains *why* she likes to sew — makes perfect sense.

3. Clint made good money → so she bought a house
*Wait — problem!* “She” doesn’t match “Clint” (male name).
➤ This is likely a typo in the worksheet. Assuming it should say “so he bought a house” — then it matches.
✔ We’ll assume it’s meant to be “he” — so this is the best fit.

4. Ken is a bully → so he has no friends
*Why?* Logical consequence — being a bully leads to having no friends.

5. My mother is a nurse → since she likes helping people
*Why?* Explains *why* she became a nurse — fits well.

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✔ Final Matching for Part 2:

1. Lamar eats carrots → when he wants to have a snack
2. Cassidy likes to sew → because it is relaxing
3. Clint made good money → so he bought a house *(assuming typo correction)*
4. Ken is a bully → so he has no friends
5. My mother is a nurse → since she likes helping people

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📌 Note: In #3, the pronoun mismatch (“she” vs. “Clint”) is likely an error in the worksheet. In real usage, it should be “so he bought a house.” If you’re submitting this, you might note the error or ask your teacher about it.

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