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Understanding Independent and Dependent Clauses in Sentences

This guide explains the difference between independent and dependent clauses, essential components of sentence structure. Independent clauses have both a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as complete sentences. In contrast, dependent clauses also contain a subject and predicate but cannot stand alone. The guide includes examples to practice distinguishing between the two types of clauses, enhancing your grammar skills and writing abilities. Join us in mastering sentence construction with clarity in understanding!

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Understanding Independent and Dependent Clauses in Sentences

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  1. Independent or Dependent? Identifying Clauses

  2. Independent Clauses • Have both a subject and predicate • Can stand alone as a complete sentence. He fell off of his bike when the car almost hit him.

  3. Dependent Clauses • Have both a subject and predicate • Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. He fell off of his bike when the car almost hit him.

  4. Let’s practice … I’m going to show you a sentence, and you will decide if the underlined part is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE or INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

  5. If it’s INDEPENDENT …

  6. If it’s DEPENDENT …

  7. Independent or Dependent? Annie usually takes a shower before school, but today there was no hot water.

  8. Independent or Dependent? INDEPENDENT Annie usually takes a shower before school, but today there was no hot water.

  9. Independent or Dependent? Before she knew how to walk, Elsie used to scoot around on her bottom.

  10. Independent or Dependent? DEPENDENT Before she knew how to walk, Elsie used to scoot around on her bottom.

  11. Independent or Dependent? My family’s dream is to travel to the beautiful state of New Mexico.

  12. Independent or Dependent? Trick Question!!! It’s a PHRASE My family’s dream is to travel to the beautiful state of New Mexico.

  13. Independent or Dependent? The class hoped that the teacher would quit torturing them soon, but she had one more sentence.

  14. Independent or Dependent? INDEPENDENT The class hoped that the teacher would quit torturing them soon, but she had one more sentence.

  15. Independent or Dependent? Although you may not enjoy grammar, it is an important skill to master in order to be a good writer.

  16. Independent or Dependent? DEPENDENT Although you may not enjoy grammar, it is an important skill to master in order to be a good writer.

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