Explanation:
Let’s go through each sentence one by one and decide if it’s an
independent clause (a full sentence that can stand alone) or a
dependent clause (needs another part to make sense — often starts with words like *if, when, after, whoever, whatever, while*, etc.).
1.
If you give me a reason.
→ Starts with *if* — this is a condition. It doesn’t express a complete thought on its own.
✔ Dependent clause
2.
After months of research.
→ Starts with *after* — this tells *when*, but no subject-verb pair makes a full idea. Just a time phrase.
✔ Dependent clause
3.
I enjoy ice cream.
→ Has a subject (*I*) and a verb (*enjoy*), and expresses a full idea. Can stand alone.
✔ Independent clause
4.
John hit the baseball.
→ Subject (*John*), verb (*hit*), complete meaning. Standalone sentence.
✔ Independent clause
5.
Whoever shows up on time.
→ Starts with *whoever* — this is a noun clause, but it’s incomplete. It doesn’t say what happens to “whoever shows up.” Needs more (e.g., *will be admitted*).
✔ Dependent clause
6.
Whatever makes you happy.
→ Starts with *whatever* — again, incomplete. Doesn’t tell us what happens or what the result is.
✔ Dependent clause
7.
Whomever you like.
→ Starts with *whomever* — this is a dependent structure. Example: *You can invite whomever you like.* Alone, it’s not a full sentence.
✔ Dependent clause
8.
The poet received many awards.
→ Subject (*The poet*), verb (*received*), complete thought. Standalone.
✔ Independent clause
9.
When the president arrives.
→ Starts with *when* — sets a time, but no main action stated. Needs more (e.g., *we will stand*).
✔ Dependent clause
Now let’s list them clearly:
1. dependent clause
2. dependent clause
3. independent clause
4. independent clause
5. dependent clause
6. dependent clause
7. dependent clause
8. independent clause
9. dependent clause
Final Answer:
1. dependent clause
2. dependent clause
3. independent clause
4. independent clause
5. dependent clause
6. dependent clause
7. dependent clause
8. independent clause
9. dependent clause
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of identifying clauses worksheet.
