Dependent Clauses Practice
A Grade 6 worksheet to identify and understand dependent clauses and their function in sentences.
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Dependent Clauses Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities on dependent clauses.
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. Dependent clauses often begin with subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, although, while, if, when) or relative pronouns (e.g., who, which, that).
1. Which part of the sentence below is a dependent clause?
Although it was raining, we still went to the park.
we still went
to the park
Although it was raining
we still went to the park
Complete each sentence by adding an appropriate dependent clause. Remember to start with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun.
2. I couldn't open the jar .
3. , the dog barked loudly.
4. Combine the following two sentences into one complex sentence by using a dependent clause. Underline the dependent clause in your new sentence.
Sentence 1: The boy was hungry.
Sentence 2: He ate his dinner quickly.
Read each statement. Determine if it is true or false regarding dependent clauses.
5. A dependent clause can always stand alone as a complete sentence.
True
False
6. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Make sure to include at least two sentences that contain a dependent clause. Underline each dependent clause you use.