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What is a dependent (or subordinate) clause?

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a grammatical sentence because of an extra element that changes an independent clause into a dependent clause. It must always be connected to an independent clause. For example: DEPENDENT CLAUSE

Because I was late When I miss the bus

The following sentences are examples of dependent clauses connected to independent clauses:
Because I was late, I had to run all the way to school.

Dependent

Independent

I must drive to school when I miss the bus. Independent Dependent

Fragments -

may also be a dependent clause and, therefore, cannot stand alone as a grammatical sentence. To correct these fragments, combine them with an independent clause or change them into an independent clause. Examples: -Because I was late. -Who lives in Virginia. -I missed the bus but.

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

1.

Jason took a nap before he left for his friend's house. can keep your privileges as long as we continue to see progress. she was only just around the corner, Paula decided to walk to the store instead of driving.

2.You

3.Since

4.It

seemed like only yesterday that I was here playing tag with my friends Julie and Laurie. order that we may be respectful of the presenters, please turn off your cell phones.

5.In

6.Although

you may disagree, I still say Sheila is the best person for the job.

7.I'm bringing my homework along even

though we don't plan to stay long.

8.I knew this was going to be an exciting

game when Andrew took his first swing.


9.Margaret, whose earrings I borrowed last

week, told her dad that she was tired and wanted to go home.

10.

You can keep your privileges as long as we continue to see progress.

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INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT DEPENDENT INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT DEPENDENT DEPENDENT

CHOOSE THE CORRECT INDEFINITE PRONOUNS 1)Dont blame yourself for the mistake is perfect. 2)There is in your hair.I think it is a bug. you go.You cant escape from me. went as we wished.

3)I will search and find you 4)Our holiday was perfect. 5

.is safe from the flu.We can't escape. useful.All nonsense. to drink please. near the hut.In the woods. .out there?

6)He didnt say 7)I would like to have

8)The police found the murder weapon 9)Can 10)I will do hear me?Is there

for you.You are my best friend. wrong.

11)Why are you looking at me so angrily?I didnt do 12)Look Ive found 13) interesting here.Oh,its a button.

we did to rescue the dog was useful.It died. peaceful for my holiday.

14)I would like to go 15)Say

Dont just look me in the eyes meaningfully. has taken it.

16) My dictionary was on the desk

17)She did 18)There is 19)I am

She just slept all day long. I cant tell you.I will keep it as a secret all my life. s fool.I wont do all the work alone. in the village

20)He was so helpful.He helped nearly

Put the following indefinite pronouns into the correct blanks. anywhere somewhere anyone (2) something everyone everything nothing

someone anything (2)

1. Can't you hear that ---- is knocking on the door? 2. I was wondering if you would like ---- to drink. 3. The family members have been badly injured in the accident. Is there ---- to help them? 4. Carol has just checked the internet; however, she couldn't find the article ----. 5. Unfortunately, this plant is already dead and there is ---- we can do about it.

6. Stop feeling sorry for your relationship! You should simply accept ---- has a beginning and an end. 7. ---- must do ---- about the human rights in that country or it will be too late. 8. The boss is writing an important report. Therefore, he has to work ---- quiet. 9. There is an exam tomorrow. Needless to say, ---- has to study for it. 10. My boyfriend broke my heart by lying to me. I don't think I can trust ----.

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