Independent and dependent clauses

Independent and dependent clauses Cut and paste the foldable into pg. 28 of your ISN. Label the page “Independent and Dependent Clauses” at the top of your page and in your table of contents. Your foldable will look like this:

CLAUSE Dependent clause = Independent clause = incomplete thought a group of related words with a subject and verb Dependent clause = incomplete thought unable to stand alone Independent clause = stands alone as a complete sentence

Clauses Groups of words that contain a subject and a predicate (write these notes in the middle of the foldable)

Independent and dependent clauses Independent Clauses are like adults-they can go out by themselves any time they like. Part of a sentence (separated with a comma) that makes a complete sentence on it’s own Dependent Clauses are like children-they can’t go out anywhere alone, unless an adult (independent clause) goes with them. Part of a sentence (separated by a comma) that contains a subject and a predicate, but does not make a complete sentence on it’s own Example: If I am late for school again, I will have to go to detention.

Practice Directions: Rewrite the following sentences on your own paper (not in your ISN). Underline the independent clause and circle the dependent clause. I am not doing the dishes tonight unless someone helps me. Because he was talking to a girl, Mathew was late for choir. I ran drills at football practice until I could barely stand anymore. After the curtains opened, Elsa stood mesmerized on the stage. You may play outside if a friend comes over. When Julie calls you, you need to go back to the store.