English Language Arts Grade 11 45 min

Identify dependent and independent clauses

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Identify the independent clause in: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Identify the dependent clause in: 'because the dog barked.'

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Is the underlined part independent or dependent? '<u>When the rain started</u>, we went inside.'

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which of these is an independent clause?
0.The sun shines.
1.After we eat.
2.While singing.
3.If you go.
Easy
Which of these is a dependent clause?
0.She ran fast.
1.Although it was late.
2.He opened the door.
3.They are here.
Easy
Which of these is an independent clause?
0.Since you asked.
1.The music played.
2.Before the show.
3.Whom I met.

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