Grammar Bellringer #23

Identifying Independent & Dependent Clauses

Practice #2

PracticePart I. Number your paper #1-6.Write each clause below and identify if it is (D) for dependent or (I) for independent.

1. _____ The children on the bus will be late to English class 2. _____ Although, I will miss my family in Oklahoma 3. ____ Since the weather predicts snow tonight 4.____ Whenever the police arrive to the concert

5. ____ Mary and Shelby eat in the cafeteria at lunch

6. ____ Go to the post office in the morning for the mail 

Practice

Write each sentence below and complete the following.

1. Label: 1 line =dependent 2 lines= independent clause

2. Circle any subordinate conjunctions that begin a dependent clause

3. Punctuate accordingly.

1. The football players go to Subway, and they sometimes get in trouble.

 

2. I will bring my book on Friday, or I can’t read a book of my choice.

 

3. My brother and cousin taught me how to play soccer since I needed help.

 

4. Whereas my grade is high in Algebra, it is lower in my Science class.