Dependent and Indepenedent Clause

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What is a dependent (or subordinate) clause?

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a grammaticalsentence because of an extra element that changes anindependent clause into a dependent clause. It must always be

connected to an independent clause.

For example:

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

Because I was late

When I miss the bus

The following sentences are examples ofdependent clauses connected to independentclauses:

Because I was late, I had to run all the way to school.

Dependent Independent

I must drive to school when I miss the bus.

Independent Dependent


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Fragments - may also be a dependent clause

and, therefore, cannot stand alone as a grammaticalsentence. To correct these fragments, combine themwith an independent clause or change them into anindependent clause.

Examples:

-Because I was late.

-Who lives in Virginia.

-I missed the bus but.


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DEPENDENT CLAUSE INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

1. Jason took a nap before he left for hisfriend's house.

2.You can keep your privileges as long as we

continue to see progress.

3.Since she was only just around the

corner, Paula decided to walk to the

store instead of driving.

4.It seemed like only yesterday that I was

here playing tag with my friends Julie and

Laurie.

5.In order that we may be respectful of

the presenters, please turn off your cell

phones.


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6.Although you may disagree, I still say

Sheila is the best person for the job.

7.I'm bringing my homework along even

though we don't plan to stay long.

8.I knew this was going to be an exciting

game when Andrew took his first swing.

9.Margaret, whose earrings I borrowed last

week, told her dad that she was tired and

wanted to go home.

10. You can keep your privileges as long as we

continue to see progress.


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1 INDEPENDENT

2 INDEPENDENT

3 INDEPENDENT

4 INDEPENDENT

5 DEPENDENT

6 DEPENDENT

7 INDEPENDENT

8 DEPENDENT

9 DEPENDENT10 DEPENDENT


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CHOOSE THE CORRECT INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

1)Dont blame yourself for the mistake is perfect.

2)There is in your hair.I think it is a bug.

3)I will search and find you you go.You cant escape from me.

4)Our holiday was perfect. went as we wished.

5 .is safe from the flu.We can't escape.

6)He didnt say useful.All nonsense.

7)I would like to have to drink please.

8)The police found the murder weapon near the hut.In the wood

9)Can hear me?Is there .out there?

10)I will do for you.You are my best friend.

11)Why are you looking at me so angrily?I didnt do wrong.

12)Look Ive found interesting here.Oh,its a button.

13) we did to rescue the dog was useful.It died.

14)I would like to go peaceful for my holiday.

15)Say Dont just look me in the eyes meaningfully.

16) My dictionary was on the desk has taken it.


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17)She did She just slept all day long.

18)There is I cant tell you.I will keep it as a secret all my life.

19)I am s fool.I wont do all the work alone.

20)He was so helpful.He helped nearly in the village


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Put the following indefinite pronouns into the correctblanks.

anywhereanyone(2)

something everyone nothing

somewheresomeone

(2)anything everything

1. Can't you hear that ---- is knocking on thedoor?

2. I was wondering if you would like ---- to

drink.

3. The family members have been badly injuredin the accident. Is there ---- to help them?

4. Carol has just checked the internet; however,she couldn't find the article ----.

5. Unfortunately, this plant is already dead andthere is ---- we can do about it.


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6. Stop feeling sorry for your relationship! Youshould simply accept ---- has a beginning andan end.

7. ---- must do ---- about the human rights inthat country or it will be too late.

8. The boss is writing an important report.

Therefore, he has to work ---- quiet.

9. There is an exam tomorrow. Needless to say,---- has to study for it.

10. My boyfriend broke my heart by lying tome. I don't think I can trust ----.

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