Independent & subordinate clauses

Independent and dependent clauses. : Independent and dependent clauses.

A related group of words with a subject and verb is called a clause. : A related group of words with a subject and verb is called a clause. A clause that makes sense by itself is an independent clause. A clause that does not make sense by itself is a dependent clause. A complex sentence contains an independent and dependent clause.

Slide 3 : Independent clause Native Americans lived on the island until they were attacked. Dependent clause

Independent and Dependent Clauses : Independent and Dependent Clauses Independent Can stand on its own and convey a message. You must give some money to charity. (Independent) You must give some money to charity (Independent) because you are very rich (Dependent) You must give some money to charity (Independent) and you should give some to me as well. (Independent)

Independent and Dependent Clauses : Dependent Cannot stand on its own because it doesn’t provide complete meaning. 1- When I get home (Dependent) I am going to bed. 2- He thought that he should go home (Dependent) ****** Can be moved with conjunction in front of or after the independent clause and the meaning remains the same. 1- If I am going to be late (Dependent), I will ring you (Independent). OR I will ring you (Independent) if I am going to be late. (Dependent) Independent and Dependent Clauses

Write I or D for independent or dependent clause. : Write I or D for independent or dependent clause. 1. if you live on an island______ 2. the tides affect your life______ 3. the water level rises_____ 4. when the tide comes in_____ 5. much of the beach disappears under water_____ 6. until the tide goes out_____