Independent and dependent clauses worksheet with answers pdf

Clauses Worksheets Practice This is the clauses worksheets section. A Clause is a group of words that contains a verb and its subject. There are two kinds of clauses, independent and dependent. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself as a sentence. A dependent or subordinate clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb. It cannot stand alone. Our clauses worksheets help students understand the different types of clauses. Table of Contents Show Clauses Worksheets Practice Become a Member! GO AD-FREE Grades K-5 Clauses Worksheets Grades 6-8 Clauses Worksheets Grades 9-12 Clauses Worksheets Our Clauses worksheets are free to download and easy to access in PDF format. Use these Clauses worksheets in school or at home. Grades K-5 Clauses Worksheets Grades 6-8 Clauses Worksheets Grades 9-12 Clauses Worksheets Become a Member! GO AD-FREE No ads or pop ups Same quality content Page Load is Insanely Fast Grades K-5 Clauses Worksheets Here is a graphic preview for all the kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade Clauses Worksheets. Click on the image to display our clauses worksheets. Grades 6-8 Clauses Worksheets Here is a graphic preview for all the 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade Clauses Worksheets. Click on the image to display our clauses worksheets. Identifying Clauses Worksheet Writing Sentences with Clauses Worksheet Identifying and Writing Clauses Worksheet Dependent or Independent Clauses Worksheet Completing Dependent Clauses Worksheet Main and Subordinate Clauses Worksheet Finding Adjective Clauses Worksheet Finding Adverb Clauses Worksheet Finding Noun Clauses Worksheet Grades 9-12 Clauses Worksheets Here is a graphic preview for all the 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade Clauses Worksheets. Click on the image to display our clauses worksheets.

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An independent clause, also known as a simple sentence, includes a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.

                            Example: Juliet, a border collie puppy, prefers to chase apples and pears.
                                               Subject                                                  Verb

A dependent clause has a subject and verb, is introduced by a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun, but does not express a complete thought.  A dependent clause is not a complete sentence.

                           Example: Because the heavy rains flooded the entrance to the subdivision.
                                                Sub. Conj.                       Subject      Verb

                                   Example:  After Laura carefully read the assigned chapter.
                                         Sub. Conj.  Subject                    Verb

Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause.

1. Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.

2. Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.

3. After the flood, the family moved into a temporary shelter.

4. While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon eating potato chips.

5. Students enrolled in bachelor's and associate's degree programs must pass the Regents' Test as a graduation requirement.

6. Students who fail to show up for the Regents' test must enroll in the Regents' remediation courses.

7. When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.

8. After Juan completed the assignment, he swam laps at the gym.

9. Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.

10. Before completing the assignment, Evan decided to eat a quick lunch.