Independent Clauses

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Independent Clauses
Independent Clauses
Independent Clauses
Independent Clause Expresses a complete thought.
It can stand alone as a sentence..
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Definition
Independent Clauses
Independent Clauses
Independent Clause Expresses a complete thought.
It can stand alone as a sentence. Doesnt need
anything else to make sense.
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Explained definition
Independent Clauses
Independent Clauses
Independent Clauses Have a subject, predicate
(verb), and makes sense all by itself.
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Examples
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Independent Clauses

• Independent Clause Examples
• The doorbell rang.
• She smiled down on the children.
• The turkey was hot and juicy.

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Examples with independent/dependent clauses
Independent Clauses
Independent Clauses
Independent Clauses can come at the end or at
the beginning of a sentence. The girl ran to her
room when the boy called her. After mother got
home, she went to bed.
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• Independent Clauses
• Since the hurricane hit, many people have been
  suffering.
• The clouds gathered quickly, as if it were going
  to rain.
• Although the deer was dead, we picked it up
  anyway.
• Father asked us to sit down, once the speaker was
  done.
• Please be quiet, until Mrs. Slagle is finished.
• Whether you finish or not, you should always try
  your best!

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Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clause Doesnt express a complete
thought. It cant stand alone as a sentence..It
sounds like something else should follow in order
to make sense. Must have a subject and
predicate(verb) otherwise its a phrase
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Examples
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clause Examples because the door was
open, when it started raining, Until your father
gets home,
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Examples with independent/dependent clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses can come at the end or at the
beginning of a sentence. The girl ran to her room
when the boy called her. After mother got home,
she went to bed.
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Subordinating conjunctions
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses begin with Subordinating
Conjunctions After, although, as, as if,
Because, before, For, if, once, Since, so, so
that, than, that, though, till, Unless,
until, When, whenever, where, whereas, wherever,
whether, while
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Commas with dependent clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses Usually have a comma when they
are found in the first part of a sentence. If
found at the end of the sentence, there will not
be any comma.
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• Dependent Clauses
• After the car went off the road, it was totaled.
• She sang a song when it was her turn.
• Though the weather man said rain, it was sunny.
• He hugged her although she was wet.
• Before the dance, she went home.
• The boys help out if they get to listen to music.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• She drove the car so that her brother could walk.
• Whenever it rains, we get a ride from father.
• Unless the game is over, we always stay to help.
• The coach gives us advice so we can win the game.
• Cole helps his mother whereas James just bugs
  her.
• He closed the window because it was windy.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• Sugar water is a solution whereas gravel isnt.
• Once the ice melted, the grass turned green.
• He will sleep till his mother comes home.
• Wherever there is chocolate, there is candy.
• Since the melt-down, the skaters havent been the
  same.
• His room was clean before his friend came over.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• If the dance ends at 1100, come home after it.
• Naps are great although teenagers dont think so.
• As the moon came out, the sun went down.
• Reports come out whenever 9 weeks end.
• She parked the car before he got out.
• While he danced the waltz, she did the Monkey.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• When dad comes home, the house becomes quiet.
• Mrs. Bigbee smiles whenever her kids follow the
  rules.
• After the accident, the cattle were wild.
• The water fountain was broken because of the
  handle.
• Whenever you see a quarter, pick it up.
• Help one another because its the right thing to
  do.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• They will walk home unless she has detention.
• The books were late since they were overdue.
• Theres no way unless your brother goes.
• While youre there, pick up another gallon of
  milk.
• So there isnt any fighting, please buy two.
• The ground will freeze if it gets cold enough.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• If the dance ends at 1100, come home after it.
• Naps are great although teenagers dont think so.
• As the moon came out, the sun went down.
• Reports come out whenever 9 weeks end.
• She parked the car before he got out.
• While he danced the waltz, she did the Monkey.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• If the dance ends at 1100, come home after it.
• Naps are great although teenagers dont think so.
• As the moon came out, the sun went down.
• Reports come out whenever 9 weeks end.
• She parked the car before he got out.
• While he danced the waltz, she did the Monkey.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• If the dance ends at 1100, come home after it.
• Naps are great although teenagers dont think so.
• As the moon came out, the sun went down.
• Reports come out whenever 9 weeks end.
• She parked the car before he got out.
• While he danced the waltz, she did the Monkey.

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• Independent/Dependent Clauses
• If the dance ends at 1100, come home after it.
• Naps are great although teenagers dont think so.
• As the moon came out, the sun went down.
• Reports come out whenever 9 weeks end.
• She parked the car before he got out.
• While he danced the waltz, she did the Monkey.

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