1. Identifying Independent & Dependent Clauses Practice #2
Grammar Bellringer #23
Identifying Independent & Dependent Clauses
Practice #2

2. Practice
Part I. Number your paper #1-6.Write each clause below and identify if it is (D) for dependent or (I) for independent.
1. _____ The children on the bus will be late to English class
2. _____ Although, I will miss my family in Oklahoma
3. ____ Since the weather predicts snow tonight
4.____ Whenever the police arrive to the concert
5. ____ Mary and Shelby eat in the cafeteria at lunch
6. ____ Go to the post office in the morning for the mail

3. Practice
Write each sentence below and complete the following.
1. Label: 1 line =dependent 2 lines= independent clause
2. Circle any subordinate conjunctions that begin a dependent clause
3. Punctuate accordingly.
1. The football players go to Subway, and they sometimes get in trouble.
2. I will bring my book on Friday, or I can’t read a book of my choice.
3. My brother and cousin taught me how to play soccer since I needed help.
4. Whereas my grade is high in Algebra, it is lower in my Science class.