Vocabulary Workshop Word Monday Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Workshop Word Immense pg. 15
would ashleys presence disterb chauncey (6) Would Ashley’s presence disturb Chauncey? the hairy mongrel had mangy fur he smell awul (6) The hairy mongrel had mangy fur. He smelled awful.
Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r
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Independent and Dependent Clauses Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses
Independent & Dependent Clauses Before she could stammer a reply, the lights went out. The lights went out is an independent clause and Before she could stammer a reply is a dependent clause, or subordinate clause.
Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Independent & Dependent Clauses In the following sentences, the independent clause is underlined once; the dependent clause is underlined twice. The dependent clause is followed by a comma when it comes before the independent clause.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Lucinda’s relatives were in a makeshift boat before they reached America. Before they reached America, Lucinda’s relatives were in a makeshift boat.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Before the U.S. Coast Guard cutter towed them. dependent clause The perilous journey lasted two days. independent clause
Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Lucinda’s family moved to West New York, New Jersey. independent clause If the dog has not been found. dependent clause
Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Whenever she heard a Spanish song. dependent clause Since she lived in an apartment building.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Some homes had cement lawns and paved driveways. independent clause It was all too confusing.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Is each group of words an independent or dependent clause? Although her brother made friends quickly. dependent clause Lucinda’s parents found jobs immediately. independent clause
Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. Aaron gave his dog a bath, although he didn’t feel like it. Because Mae was shy, she hated oral presentations.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. Since New York was such a big city, many people didn’t know each other. She loved her dog, although it was dirty.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. If she didn’t take care of the dog, no one else would.
Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r
porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate
Vocabulary Workshop Word Tuesday Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Workshop Word inept pg. 15
Independent and Dependent Clauses Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses
lucinda was nervus about leeving chauncey alone (5) Lucinda was nervous about leaving Chauncey alone. the dog knocked over the box of detergint but, it didnt spill (5) The dog knocked over the box of detergent, but it didn’t spill.
Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.
Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r
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Vocabulary Workshop Word Wednesday Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Workshop Word ingenious pg. 15
Independent and Dependent Clauses Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses
every one stood in the coridor. After the power went out (5) Everyone stood in the corridor after the power went out. ashleys mother is a attorny she is often away (7) Ashley’s mother is an attorney. She is often away.
Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Writing sentences with independent and dependent clauses will make students’ writing more interesting and informative. Review something you have written to see if you can improve it by adding dependent clauses to independent clauses.
Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r
porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate
Vocabulary Workshop Word Thursday Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Workshop Word instantaneous pg. 16
Independent and Dependent Clauses Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses
before she find chauncey. Lucinda didnt think about dogs(6) Before she found Chauncey, Lucinda didn’t think about dogs. jacks Mother asked he too take the dog for a walk (6) Jack’s mother asked him to take the dog for a walk.
Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Test Tip: Dependent clauses begin with words such as after, although, as, because, before, if, since, though, unless, until, when, whether, and while.
Independent & Dependent Clauses Do not confuse dependent clauses with complete sentences. Dependent clause: Because he was running late. Sentence: He missed the bus because he was running late.
Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r
porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate
Vocabulary Workshop Word Friday Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Workshop Word irk pg. 16
Independent and Dependent Clauses Grammar Independent and Dependent Clauses
lucinda could see her Grandmothers frontporch (5) coyotes and foxs belong to the same familee as dog’s Coyotes and foxes belong to the same family as dogs.
Independent & Dependent Clauses An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause, or subordinate clause, has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a word such as before, after, when, since, because, or if.
Spelling Words Vowel Sounds with r
porch servant barge detergent shore corridor disturb ornament market margin worth purchase kernel perhaps ignore concern attorney barge detergent corridor ornament artistic particle nervous trustworthy versatile particular porcelain carbohydrate