INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
COMplex sentences = independent + dependent CLauses
Dependent Clauses are not complete thoughts and cannot stand on their own. They rely on the Independent Clause to form a complete thought.
- Dependent Clause Example: **When** I was in High School
- Independent Clause Example: I went to Da Vinci Design.
Punctuation RUles
- If the Dependent Clause occurs before the Independent Clause, you must separate them with a comma.
- If the Independent Clause occurs before the Dependent Clause, you do not need a comma to separate the clauses.
I went to Da Vinci Design when I was in High School.
in-class Practice
Directions: Put "IND" for the Independent Clause & "DEP" for Dependent Clause. Add a comma if necessary.
1. While I was eating the cat scratched at the door.
2. The cat scratched at the door while I was eating.
3. If you are ill you should see a doctor.
4. When the snow stops falling we'll shovel the driveway.
5. I love tacos from the taco truck.
1. While I was eating the cat scratched at the door.
2. The cat scratched at the door while I was eating.
3. If you are ill you should see a doctor.
4. When the snow stops falling we'll shovel the driveway.
5. I love tacos from the taco truck.
Homework
Goal: 70%+ on Exercise 1, then 90%+ on Exercise 2.
Exercise 1
Directions: On a separate piece of paper numbered 1-10, explain what makes it Independent or Dependent in a full sentence. Ask questions and score higher on Excercise 2.
Exercise 2
Directions: Re-write the sentence, re-arranging the structure. Pay attention to comma usage.
Exercise 1
Directions: On a separate piece of paper numbered 1-10, explain what makes it Independent or Dependent in a full sentence. Ask questions and score higher on Excercise 2.
Exercise 2
Directions: Re-write the sentence, re-arranging the structure. Pay attention to comma usage.