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Independent and Dependent Clauses Guide

The document defines and provides examples of independent and dependent clauses. A dependent clause does not form a complete sentence and is underlined in example sentences. An independent clause forms a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. The document provides 10 example sentences with dependent clauses underlined to illustrate the difference between independent and dependent clauses.

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Independent and Dependent Clauses Guide

The document defines and provides examples of independent and dependent clauses. A dependent clause does not form a complete sentence and is underlined in example sentences. An independent clause forms a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. The document provides 10 example sentences with dependent clauses underlined to illustrate the difference between independent and dependent clauses.

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Name Independent and Dependent Clauses

Dependent Clauses
A dependent clause is a group of words that does not form a
complete sentence.

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE: Joan stayed at home.

DEPENDENT CLAUSE: Joan stayed at home because she was sick.

DIRECTIONS: Underline the dependent clause in each sentence.

1. Helen performs well, even when she doesn’t use a net.

2. When I was last in line, I almost didn’t get any lunch.

3. It’s hard to study when my mother is watching television.

4. Though we had heard the news, we refused to believe it.

5. After it was renovated, that hotel was very nice.

6. Whenever I wear these shoes, I get a blister.

7. After John called, I was on cloud nine all day.

8. My father is always exhausted after he works all day.

9. I value my time when I spend it with my daughter.

10. If you want my vote, you will need to explain your position.

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