To solve this worksheet, we need to understand the difference between an
independent clause and a
dependent clause.
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Independent Clause: A group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence. (Example: *I ate pizza.*)
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Dependent Clause: A group of words that has a subject and a verb but does
not express a complete thought. It usually starts with a subordinating conjunction (like *because, although, if, when, since*) and needs an independent clause to make sense. (Example: *Because I was hungry...*)
Let's look at each item on the list:
1.
Although I studied hard
* Starts with "Although" (subordinating conjunction).
* Has subject "I" and verb "studied".
* Does it feel like a complete thought? No. You expect more information.
*
Type: Dependent
2.
Her opinion is silly
* Subject: "Her opinion". Verb: "is".
* Does it make sense on its own? Yes.
*
Type: Independent
3.
Before you lost them
* Starts with "Before" (subordinating conjunction).
* Has subject "you" and verb "lost".
* Is it a complete thought? No. What happened before you lost them?
*
Type: Dependent
4.
Until I see it for myself
* Starts with "Until" (subordinating conjunction).
* Has subject "I" and verb "see".
* Is it a complete thought? No.
*
Type: Dependent
5.
I got a good job
* Subject: "I". Verb: "got".
* Is it a complete thought? Yes.
*
Type: Independent
6.
Because I have a cold
* Starts with "Because" (subordinating conjunction).
* Has subject "I" and verb "have".
* Is it a complete thought? No. Why does having a cold matter?
*
Type: Dependent
7.
After I leave my family
* Starts with "After" (subordinating conjunction).
* Has subject "I" and verb "leave".
* Is it a complete thought? No.
*
Type: Dependent
8.
She won the bet
* Subject: "She". Verb: "won".
* Is it a complete thought? Yes.
*
Type: Independent
9.
Tom rode a horse
* Subject: "Tom". Verb: "rode".
* Is it a complete thought? Yes.
*
Type: Independent
10.
Since we asked him
* Starts with "Since" (subordinating conjunction).
* Has subject "we" and verb "asked".
* Is it a complete thought? No. What happened since you asked him?
*
Type: Dependent
11.
I realized you were right
* Subject: "I". Verb: "realized".
* Is it a complete thought? Yes.
*
Type: Independent
Final Answer:
1. Dependent
2. Independent
3. Dependent
4. Dependent
5. Independent
6. Dependent
7. Dependent
8. Independent
9. Independent
10. Dependent
11. Independent
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of dependent and independent clause worksheet.
