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Understanding Clauses: Examples & Exercises

The document provides examples of dependent and independent clauses in sentences. It gives sample sentences containing dependent or independent clauses and asks the reader to identify which type of clause each group of words represents. It also asks the reader to connect dependent clause fragments to independent clauses to form complete sentences. The document focuses on distinguishing between dependent and independent clauses and practicing their use in sentences.

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Understanding Clauses: Examples & Exercises

The document provides examples of dependent and independent clauses in sentences. It gives sample sentences containing dependent or independent clauses and asks the reader to identify which type of clause each group of words represents. It also asks the reader to connect dependent clause fragments to independent clauses to form complete sentences. The document focuses on distinguishing between dependent and independent clauses and practicing their use in sentences.

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-Dependent and independent clauses-

ANSWERS:
I. Create a complete sentence with either a dependent or an independent
clause.

1. Although I asked him, he did not want to answer.

2. Her opinion is silly, so I refused to listen.

3. Before our last class, we arranged a date in order to take our final exam.

4. Until I see it for myself, I will not believe.

5. I got a good job, but my working hours are so long.

6. Because I have a cold, it does not mean that I will not attend the class.

7. After I have my lunch, I will take a nap.

8. Jim won the bet, and he shared half of his money with me.

9. The cake is done, so we can taste it.

10. Since we asked him, we do not have to wait anymore.

11. I realized you were right even though I did not believe at first.
II. Read each group of words. If it is an independent clause, write independent
on the line. It if is a dependent clause, add an independent clause to create a
complete sentence.

1. Before we go, I have to check my emails.

2. I love that cat. independent clause

3. Until I saw her, I could not imagine how beautiful she was.

4. Because I know him, I can assure you that he will pay his debt as soon as
possible.

5. Carol is smart. independent clause

6. Why don’t you believe that I could eat?

7. Independent clause - I won the game.

8. Lucy fell down. independent clause

9. She lost her special gift which John bought.

10. Ellen forgot. independent clause

11. Since you mention it, you have to make a plan about it.
III. Connect each of the following sentences to a related, independent clause.

1. Those girls have a lot of money, and they donate large amount of their money
to charities.

2. My dog loves to play ball, so I bought different types of balls for it.

3. It hasn’t rained for a week, yet the weather is still not sunny.

4. I read twelve books, but the psychological book was my favorite.

5. You never call me, nor you text me.

6. Chocolate ice cream is my favorite, and I can eat it every day.

7. I learned my lesson, so I will not make the same mistake again.

8. That gingerbread was delicious, or if you want you can try something else.

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