What makes an independent clause?
at least one subject and one verb
What's the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
a subordinating conjunction
Which word is a condition of time? while because whichever if
while
Which word is a condition of reason? while because whichever if
because
Which word is a condition of choice? while because whichever if
whichever
Which word is a condition of a condition? while because whichever if
if
TRUE OR FALSE: a complex sentence and a simple sentence both have ONE independent clause, and a compound sentence has TWO.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: A dependent clause cannot stand alone.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: a phrase will mostly have comma(s) around it, but a compound sentence will mostly have a comma only in the middle.
TRUE
Which subordinating conjunction BEST completes the sentence? At the mall, ________ my mom shopped, my dad slept in a chair. if while unless after
while
Which subordinating conjunction BEST completes the sentence? I will go to the game ______ I finshed my work. if because unless after
because
Which subordinating conjunction BEST completes the sentence? The toddler refused to eat his food __________ his mother played his favorite song. if because unless after
unless
Which subordinating conjunction BEST completes the sentence? _____ the rain continues, the field trip will be cancelled. if because unless after
If
Which is the DEPENDENT clause in the sentence: I will sleep until the alarm rings.
until the alarm rings
Rewrite the sentence with the DEPENDENT clause at the end of the sentence: Because we forgot to take it out of the freezer, the turkey is not thawed.
The turkey is not thawed because we forgot to take it out of the freezer.
