POLANGUI GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 7

March 6, 2023

Objective: Identify and differentiate Independent and dependent clause.

Instruction: Match Column A to its definition in Column B. Write the letter of

your answer.

______1. Phrase A.  a group of two or more words headed by a noun that

______2. Adjective Phrase includes modifiers
______3. Paragraph B. A sentence is a group of words giving a complete
______4. Verb Phrase thought and contain a subject and a verb.
______5. Sentence C. the person or thing doing the action or being described
______6. Prepositional Phrase D. a group of words headed by an adjective that describes
______7. Adverb a noun or a pronoun
______8. Noun Phrase E. the action words in a sentence that describe what the
______9. Verb subject is doing
______10. Subject F. a group of words that works together in a sentence but
does not contain a subject or a verb
G. a group of words consisting of a preposition, its object,
and any words that modify the object
H. a series of sentences that are organized and coherent,
and are all related to a single topic
I. consists of a verb, or of a main verb following a modal or
one or more auxiliaries (helping or linking verb)
J. a word that modifies a verb, an adjective or another
adverb

Clauses are the foundation of English sentences. A clause is typically defined as related words that
contain a subject and a predicate.
There are two types of clauses: dependent and independent.

Dependent Clauses
As mentioned, being a clause, a dependent clause has a subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone.
It is subordinated by a conjunction or a relative pronoun, making it depend on a main clause for
completion.

Examples
Connector Subject Verb Connector Subject Verb
Because she was tired After Laura left the house
Connector Subject Verb
Whenever the teacher is not around

You can see that the clauses are incomplete. Although each has a subject and a verb, it
remains unfinished.
Because they are incomplete and dependent, these clauses serve as modifiers.
The dependent clause will be a complete sentence when attached with an Independent Clause.
 Examples
Dependent Clause Independent Clause
After I leave work, I will stop at the grocery store.

Independent Clause Dependent Clause

I will stop at the grocery store after I leave work.

Connectors / Marker Words

Subordinating Conjunction
after even though until Relative marker
although if whatever that whoever
as in order to when what whom
because since whenever which whomever
before though whether who whose
even if unless while

Independent Clauses
As mentioned, an independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a full
thought. It does not need (depend on) another clause to be finished. Independent clause is sometimes
called a simple sentence or a complete sentence.

Examples
I will stop at the grocery store.
The guitar is for sale.
I am going out for a run.

How to Identify Dependent Clause

1. Dependent clause can be placed at the beginning, middle or at the end of the sentence.
2. Look for the connectors/marker word placed at the beginning of the dependent clause
3. Both Dependent and Independent clause has a subject and verb.

Independent Claus Dependent Clause

He asked her to marry him because he loves her. (because – connector)

Dependent Claus Independent Clause

When the firemen arrived, the fire was already put out by the neighbors. (When-connector)

Dependent Claus
The author, whose book were sold out, became famous. (whose – connector)

Independent Clause

TASK 1. Copy the connector used in the following sentence

 Example: Dan called his mother whenever he was lonely.
Answer: whenever
1. He was able to catch the bus because he ran.
2. Until the sun sets, I will stay with you.
3. I really enjoy playing volleyball although I’m not good player.
4. If the ozone layer collapse, the global community will suffer.
5. Even though she was sick, she still went to work.
 6. Since I was tired to work all day, I decided to go to bed early.
7. Though there was a strong wind at the beach, we managed to have a good time.
8. Because I had pizza and ice cream, I was happy.
9. Some authors prefer to use word processors while others write using pen and paper.
10. They started to fight when he took her things.

Task 2. Copy the Dependent Clauses in the following sentences.

 Example: Since Hannah got here, she’s been nothing but trouble.
1. Do you know the man who saved that girl?
2. When it rains, the grass will grow.
3. Because they were hungry, they went out to eat.
4. My cousin, who lives in Mindanao, won the lottery.
5. The student, whose parents were missing, asked for help from the authorities.
6. The woman that works in the bakery is my sister.
7. The restaurant where you left your cellphone is famous for its unique dishes.
8. After she gave the baby a bath, she decided to take a nap.
9. The girl cannot eat kare-kare because she is allergic to peanut.
10. We studied all night, therefore we did well on the test.

Task 3. Using a Venn Diagram differentiate a dependent clause from independent clause.
Write their similarities at the middle or overlapping circle.

Independent Clause Dependent Clause

Assessment: Copy the sentences below. Underline ONCE the Dependent clause and TWICE the
Independent clause then circle the connector.

1, Although she was considered smart, she failed all her exams.
2. Whenever it rains, I like to wear my blue coat.
3. The dog jumped on his lap while he was eating.
4. Annie was still crying, although she had been happy about the news.
5. Although the war ended, the city’s people were still divided over its impact.

References:
https://www.grammarbook.com/blog/clauses-sentences/dependent-and-independent-clauses/
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