Dependent and Independent Clauses Worksheet Aclause is a part of a sentence. A clause must contain a verb. The independent clause makes sense on its own. An dependent clause gives further meaning to the main clause. Directions: Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice in each sentence below. Example A: Because | can’t wait, | will go walking. Answer: Because | can’t wait, | will go walking. 1. Because he ran, he was able to catch the bus. Until the sun sets, | will stay with you. As the lights dim, | will say good-bye. Wherever he might go, | will follow him. 2. 3. 4. 5. So long as you know, | will be waiting for you. 6. How he got elected, shows his determination. 7. \f the dress is on sale, she will buy it. 8. Whenever you come to visit, make sure to bring food. 9. Unless you have the right size, don’t try it on. 10. When we get snow, we will go sledding.Simple, compound and complex sentences Grade 5 Sentences Worksheet A simple sentence has one complete thought. Label each sentence in the paragraph The boy ran to the store. simple, compound, or complex. A compound sentence has two complete thoughts joined with a comma and conjunction. The boy ran to the store, and The little girl has three dogs (simple _). Skippy eats grass, and he his sister stayed home. A complex sentence has one ( 2 ins afin eiday) ) compete thought plus a dependent clause. Skippy plays more than any of the The boy ran to the store where he bought milk. other dogs because he has the most energy ( ). Lazybones hates playing ( ). She sleeps in her bed, and she relaxes in the sun ( ). She loves to sit ( ). She doesn't eat a lot because she doesn’t have much of an appetite ( ). Rocky plays a lot ( ). He loves playing fetch, and he enjoys going on walks ( ). He is the youngest puppy since he is only two months ° = és old ( ). All of the dogs are nice = & topeople(______—d. ow } & a uU6mFCompound sentences vs. complex sentences Grade 3 Sentences Worksheet A compound sentence has two full sentences joined by for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so Determine if each sentence is complexor A complex sentence has one main thought compound. with additional information added using words like because, though, before, after, although, while and once. Sentences ~ They finished practice early, and they went forice cream. 2. Your mom cleaned your room while you were out. 3. They practice yoga, and they like to meditate. 4. After the end of the movie, Juliette wanted more popcorn. . [would love to help, but | have work to do. . Before you answer the door, look who itis through the window. 7. Do you want an ice cream sundae, or do you prefersome cake? 8. Phil has studied hard because the testis tomorrow. 9. Camden wants to exercise, yet he is reading a book. 10. We should leave for the movie since you are here. 11. They hurried through supper, so they could have dessert. 12. She can't write her story unless her pencil is sharp.Independent and Dependent Clauses DIRECTIONS: Read each group of words. If it is an independent clause, write independent on the line. It ifis a Vv dependent clause, add an independent clause to create ; a complete sentence. 4 1. Although | asked him 2. Her opinion is silly 3. Before our last class 4. Until | see it for myself 5. | got a good job 6. Because | have a cold 7. After | have my lunch 8. Jim won the bet 9. The cake Is done 10. Since we asked him 11. | realized you were right