English Language Arts
Grade 8
45 min
Identify dependent and independent clauses: set 1
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Find the independent clause in: 'When the bell rings, the students leave.'
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Find the dependent clause in: 'He read the book because he was bored.'
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Is the following clause independent or dependent? 'after the game ended'
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Which is the independent clause in 'Although it was raining, we played outside'?
0.Although it was raining
1.we played outside
2.it was raining
3.played outside
Easy
Which is the dependent clause in 'I will call you when I get home'?
0.I will call you
1.when I get home
2.call you when
3.I get home
Easy
Find the independent clause: 'Before the sun set, the birds sang.'
0.Before the sun set
1.the birds sang
2.the sun set
3.sang
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