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The Clause Test is tentatively planned for next Tuesday or Wednesday.

The Clause a group of words that contains a verb and its subject Example: since you are up after he made up his bed that my cousin borrowed is used as part of a sentence

Independent Clauses An independent clause expresses a complete thought. An independent clause can stand by itself as a sentence. An independent clause is also known as a main clause.

Subordinate Clauses A subordinate clause does not express a complete thought. A subordinate clause cannot stand alone. A subordinate clause is also known as a dependent clause.

Independent or Subordinate? Which is which? after I finish my homework (2) my friends waited (3) because I am good at drawing (4) that is ok with me (5) give us a note

Independent or Subordinate? Which is which? after I finish my homework--Subordinate (2) my friends waited--Independent (3) because I am good at drawing--Subordinate (4) that is ok with me—[Depends—this is not a good example] (5) give us a note--Independent

Independent & Subordinate? Let’s wait here until Jill arrives. We eat outside when the weather is nice. Here is a picture of my grandmother. Please take the garbage before you leave. When they arrive tonight, they will be tired.

Independent & Subordinate? Let’s wait here until Jill arrives. We eat outside when the weather is nice. Here is a picture of my grandmother. Please take the garbage before you leave. When they arrive tonight, they will be tired.

Independent & Subordinate? (6) Because I am the oldest, I have many responsibilities. (7) Let’s discuss the plan since we’ll be riding together. (8) The tomatoes that I planted are finally producing results. (9) The girl who is speaking is my sister. (10) If you’ll wait on me, I’ll join you.

Independent & Subordinate? (6) Because I am the oldest, I have many responsibilities. (7) Let’s discuss the plan since we’ll be riding together. (8) The tomatoes that I planted are finally producing results. (9) The girl who is speaking is my sister. (10) If you’ll wait on me, I’ll join you.