CLAUSES
CLAUSES
• A clause is a group of words that
contains a VERB and a SUBJECT. It can
be used as a sentence or as part of a
sentence.
• SUBJECT: who or what the sentence is about
• VERB: What is happening in the sentence,
what is the action in the sentence.
EXAMPLES:
• Billy went to the store.
• Before Sandy studied for the test
• My mom baked some brownies
yesterday.
• The whole class went on a field trip.
• After the football game
TWO TYPES OF CLAUSES
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
• An independent clause contains a
subject and a verb.
• It expresses a complete thought.
• Can stand alone as a sentence. It is a
SIMPLE SENTENCE!!!
• EX: I have a record player.
• My groups of friends threw me a party.
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
• A dependent clause contains a
subject and a verb.
• DOES NOT express a complete
thought.
• CANNOT stand alone as a sentence.
• A dependent clause without an
independent clause is a FRAGMENT.
Examples:
• When you return from the
game
• Before we all study for the test
• As long as you behave in class
• Because my mom was cooking
all night
Let’s practice…
Dependent or independent?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
That store opens at nine o’clock.
Unless you plan on leaving.
What the circumstances are.
Bottled water was delivered to their door.
Go away.
If our ship arrives early.
Whenever we finish this task.
1. During the power failure, our lights
went out.
2. Stop.
3. Although the toilet broke.
4. Laughing and splashing, the two boys
plays in the pool.
5. After I run these errands.
6. Ms. Dobbins loves when her students
sing loudly.
7. Because I went to the store.
8. Over the mountain and through the
tunnel.
•Write 3 independent
clauses and 3
dependent clauses.
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