Grammar Bellringer #21 What is an independent and dependent clause?

What is a Clause? : a group of words that can function by itself or not function by itself within a sentence.

Common Subordinate Conjunctions List Copy these in order on your yellow paper. 1.after 11. considering 21.though 31. while 2.although 12. considering that 22. till 32. which 3.as 13. if 23. unless 33. whichever 4.as far as 14. in as much 24. until 5.as if 15. in order that 25. when 6.as long as 16. since 26. whenever 7.as soon as 17. so long as 27.where 8.as though 18. so that 28. whereas 9.because 19. than 29. wherever 10.before 20. that 30. whoever

Dependent Clause (also called a subordinate clause): Fragment- it does not express a complete thought. It can NOT stand alone as a sentence. Always begins with a subordinate conjunction (refer to your list) If a dependent clause begins a sentence, then place a (, ) after it Ex:When the bell rang, the students had to remain seated. Students that the teacher asked to sit get to leave on time.

Independent Clause (also called main clause) : Sentence- expresses a complete thought. It CAN stand alone as a sentence. Ex:When the bell rang, the students had to remain seated. Students that the teacher asked to sit get to leave on time.

Write each sentence and underline the dependent clause and circle the subordinate conjunction. 1)Because Liz was out past curfew, she was grounded for two weeks. 2)Maggie read the book, while Brandon slept in class on Fridays. Write each sentence and underline the independent clause. 3)Braden and his friend skipped RAO which landed the students in IP. 4)If Emily is willing to give up social time on Thursday, she can repair her grade in class.