Name: _____________________Dependent Clauses

A dependent clause is a part of a sentence that has a subject and a predicate, but is not a complete idea. Since it isn’t a complete idea, a dependent clause can’t be written on its own. It needs to be attached to an independent clause, which is a sentence that can stand on its own. Dependent clauses also usually begin with a starter word, like since, after, before, during, while, although, even though, or because. (I used a dependent clause in this paragraph. Underline it!) |------dependent------| |___________independent_____________|Example: After I went to lunch, I played with my friends on the playground.

Your own definition Examples (2-3)

Non-examples (2-3) Draw what you think of

Your own definition Examples (2-3)

Non-examples (2-3) Draw what you think of

Dependent Clause

Independent Clause

Simple, Compound, and Complex SentencesSimple sentences are the most basic kinds of sentences. They have one idea, one subject, and one predicate. Ex: I like to eat at Arby’s.

Compound sentences combine two simple sentences using a comma-conjunction pair. Ex: I like to eat at Arby’s, but I also like to eat at Denny’s.

Complex sentences have a dependent clause that is linked to an independent clause. Ex: After I eat at Arby’s, I like to go to Denny’s.

Type of SentenceUses a conjunction

to combine sentences?

Uses a comma to combine ideas?

Has more than one subject or predicate?

Has a dependent clause?

Simple sentence

Compound sentence

Complex sentence

Write in simple, complex, and compound sentences where they fit on the Venn Diagram.

Uses a comma to combine ideas.

Has a dependent clause

Has more than one subject or predicate

Circle whether each sentence is compound, complex, or simple, and then write how you know.

1) I love to play with my dog.

Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence

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2) I want to go to my friend’s house, and then I want to watch a movie.

Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence

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3) If I go to the store to buy candy, my mom is definitely going to be mad.

Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence

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4) Before I play football with my friends, I’m going to play soccer with my brother.

Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence

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5) I’m running in the race tomorrow.

Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence

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