Dependent and Independent Clause worksheet for grammar practice.

Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to decide if it’s a dependent clause (D) or an independent clause (I).

Remember:
- An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence — it has a subject and verb and makes sense by itself.
- A dependent clause cannot stand alone — it starts with words like “when,” “though,” “because,” “if,” etc., and needs more information to make full sense.

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1. Patricia is a very bright and creative student.
→ This is a full thought. It doesn’t start with a subordinating word.
✔ Independent → I

2. When she creates things with her hands.
→ Starts with “When” — this tells us *when* something happens, but we don’t know what happens. Incomplete thought.
✔ Dependent → D

3. The creations she crafts are stunning and impressive.
→ Full sentence. Subject = “creations”, verb = “are”. Makes sense alone.
✔ Independent → I

4. Though she does not focus in her studies.
→ Starts with “Though” — shows contrast, but doesn’t tell us what happened despite that. Incomplete.
✔ Dependent → D

5. Because sometimes she feels bored.
→ Starts with “Because” — gives a reason, but no main action or result. What happens because she’s bored? Missing.
✔ Dependent → D

6. If only she focuses on her studies a bit.
→ Starts with “If” — sets up a condition, but no outcome. What would happen if she focused? Not said.
✔ Dependent → D

7. Patricia would become an exceptional student.
→ Complete thought. Subject + verb + meaning. Could be a standalone sentence.
✔ Independent → I

8. She can grasp new lessons easily and can work on complex problems.
→ Two verbs (“can grasp”, “can work”), but still one complete idea about her abilities. Standalone sentence.
✔ Independent → I

9. As she gives more attention to her studies.
→ Starts with “As” — means “while” or “because”, but again, no main clause. What happens as she gives attention? Missing.
✔ Dependent → D

10. She will reach her full potential as a student.
→ Full sentence. Future tense, clear subject and verb. Makes sense alone.
✔ Independent → I

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Final Answer:
1. I
2. D
3. I
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. I
8. I
9. D
10. I