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The document defines clauses and identifies two types: independent clauses and dependent clauses. It explains that independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence, while dependent clauses do not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone. The document then provides examples sentences and asks the reader to identify each as an independent or dependent clause, with the answers provided.

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Identifying Clauses Worksheet

The document defines clauses and identifies two types: independent clauses and dependent clauses. It explains that independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence, while dependent clauses do not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone. The document then provides examples sentences and asks the reader to identify each as an independent or dependent clause, with the answers provided.

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Name: ___________________________ Date: ___________

Identifying Clauses Worksheet

A clause is a group of words that contains a verb and its subject.


There are two kinds of clauses, independent and dependent.
An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can
stand by itself as a sentence.
A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and
cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Directions: Identify each sentence below as an independent clause or a


dependent clause.

Example A: While I was asleep


Answer: dependent clause

1. If you give me a reason. _________________________

2. After months of research. _________________________

3. I enjoy ice cream. _________________________

4. John hit the baseball. _________________________

5. Whoever shows up on time. _________________________

6. Whatever makes you happy. _________________________

7. Whomever you like. _________________________

8. The poet received many awards. _________________________

9. When the president arrives. _________________________

Answers:
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1. dependent clause
2. dependent clause
3. independent clause
4. independent clause
5. dependent clause
6. dependent clause
7. dependent clause
8. independent clause
9. dependent clause

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