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Dependent and
Independent Clause
By: Mr. Sandy N. Navergas
 Use dependent and
independent clause
meaningfully.
Let’s think
about it!
Clause
is a group of words that
includes a subject and a
verb to form a simple
sentence or only part of a
sentence.
Two types of clause

Independent
clause

Dependent
clause
Independent clause
is a group of words that can
stand on its own as a
sentence: it has a subject, a
verb, and is a complete
thought.
PATTERN:
SUBJECT + VERB = COMPLETE
THOUGHT
Here are some examples:
1. He ran.
He – Subject
ran - Verb

2. Jim read a book.

Jim – Subject
read – Verb
Dependent clause
is a group of words that also
contains a subject and a verb,
but it is not a complete
thought.
Subordinating conjunction
used to introduce dependent
clause.

PATTERN:
SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTION  + SUBJECT + VERB 
= INCOMPLETE THOUGHT.
Here are some
examples:
1. Because my dog loves pizza crusts.
Because – SC
Dog – Subject
Loves – Verb
2. Once the tree grew very tall.
Once – SC
tree – Subject
grew – Verb
Clause pattern:

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE + + DEPENDENT


CLAUSE.

DEPENDENT CLAUSE + , + INDEPENDENT
CLAUSE.
Here are some examples:

1. As he ran, birds flew away from the


tree.

2. Benjamin struggled with his homework


because he missed several days of
school.
Activity
Time!
Direction: Underline the independent clause
and encircle the dependent clause.
1.The children are watching a movie while
their parents do some work.
2. Because my dog loves pizza crusts, he
never barks at the deliveryman
3. The tree was struck by lightning due to
the bad weather.
4. While her brother played video games,
Maria took the dog for a walk.
5. Since I didn't go grocery shopping, we
are having pizza for dinner.
Answers

1. The children are watching a movie while their parents do


some work.
2. Because my dog loves pizza crusts, he never barks at the
deliveryman.
3. The tree was struck by lightning due to the bad weather.
4. While her brother played video games, Maria took the
dog for a walk.
5. Since I didn't go grocery shopping, we are having pizza
for dinner.
Direction: Match the following clauses to construct a sentence
with a complete thought.

…we decided not to play tennis.


John did his homework

She is very fit Because the test was so difficult,

I usually do my homework …while my mother is cooking dinner.

Since it had started to rain, … none of the student got a very


good grade.

…before he went to bed. …because she goes running everyday.


Answers
1. John did his homework while my mother is cooking
dinner.
2. Since it had started to rain, we decided not to play
tennis.
3. I usually do my homework before he went to bed.
4. She is very fit because she goes running everyday.

5. Because the test was so difficult, none of the student


got a very good grade.
Thank you for
Listening!

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