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    Name: ___________________________

    Add a Dependent Clause to an Independent Clause


    An independent, or coordinate, clause is a clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.
    A dependent, or subordinate, clause is a clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

    Curt called his father who was still at work.


    In the example Curt called his father is an independent clause. It would be a complete sentence without
    anything else added to it. The clause who was still at work is a dependent clause. It does not express a
    complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

    Below are independent clauses. Write a sentence for each one, adding a dependent clause to add interest. Be
    sure to capitalize the beginning word of each sentence.

    Example: We went for a walk We went for a walk after the rain stopped.

    1. it was midnight by the lake

    2. Shawna enjoys popcorn

    3. the soccer team won their game

    4. at the end of the street the stoplight was flashing

    5. Carlos pushed the elevator button

    6. the clothes at the mall are expensive

    7. I will call you on Friday

    8. the hospital room was empty

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    Name: ___________________________

    Add a Dependent Clause to an Independent Clause


    An independent, or coordinate, clause is a clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.
    A dependent, or subordinate, clause is a clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

    Curt called his father who was still at work.


    In the example Curt called his father is an independent clause. It would be a complete sentence without
    anything else added to it. The clause who was still at work is a dependent clause. It does not express a
    complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

    Below are independent clauses. Write a sentence for each one, adding a dependent clause to add interest. Be
    sure to capitalize the beginning word of each sentence.

    Example: We went for a walk We went for a walk after the rain stopped.
    Answers: Student’s choice.
    1. it was midnight by the lake

    2. Shawna enjoys popcorn

    3. the soccer team won their game

    4. at the end of the street the stoplight was flashing

    5. Carlos pushed the elevator button

    6. the clothes at the mall are expensive

    7. I will call you on Friday

    8. the hospital room was empty

    Copyright © 2014 K12reader.com. All Rights Reserved. Free for educational use at home or in classrooms. www.k12reader.com

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