Jun eksamen - Dependent and independent clauses

Question 1

Independent clauses

Answer 1

Can stand alone as a complete sentence
Has a subject and a verb
Expresses a complete thought

✅ Examples:
She went to the store.
The dog barked.
I like ice cream.

Question 2

Dependent clauses

Answer 2

Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
Has a subject and a verb
Does not express a complete thought
Usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like because, although, when, if, since, etc.)

🚫 Examples:

Because she went to the store
Although the dog barked
If I like ice cream

Question 3

Identify the dependent and independent clause:

Before we run out of crisps, go and get another packet from the shop.

Answer 3

Dependent clause - Before we run out of crisps
Independent clause - go and get another packet from the shop

Question 4

Identify the dependent and independent clause:

Whenever you feel afraid, I’ll be there.

Answer 4

Dependent clause - Whenever you feel afraid
Independent clause - I’ll be there

Question 5

Identify the dependent and independent clause:

After you eat that, please wash your hands.

Answer 5

Dependent clause - After you eat that
Independent clause - please wash your hands.