Independent & Dependent Clauses (Complex too) Flashcards
(14 cards)
Independent Clause
Group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
Ex: I love reading.
Dependent Clause
Group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence–it needs to be attached to an independent clause to make sense.
Ex: Although I love reading
The storm knocked out the power in the entire neighborhood.
Independent
Because the storm knocked out the power, we lit candles around the house.
Dependent
Since I had nothing else to do, I decided to stay home and work on my project.
Dependent
She trained for months and finally completed the marathon.
Independent
Although the sun was shining, the air remained cold and bitter.
Complex
Dependent: Although the sun was shining
Independent: the air remained cold and bitter
Because the movie started late, we didn’t leave the theater until midnight.
Complex
Dependent: Because the movie started late
Independent: we didn’t leave the theater until midnight
If you study hard, you will pass the exam with ease.
Complex
Dependent: If you study hard
Independent: you will pass the exam with ease
The ancient manuscript revealed secrets that had been buried for centuries.
Independent
Since the ancient bridge had collapsed during the storm.
Dependent
Although the soldiers were exhausted and although supplies were limited, they refused to surrender the fortress to the enemy.
Complex
Dependent: Although the soldiers were exhausted
Dependent: although supplies were limited
Independent: they refused to surrender the fortress to the enemy
The city lights shimmered on the surface of the dark, quiet river.
Independent
While the evidence suggested his guilt
Dependent
