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Dependent Clauses Worksheet

Identify and understand dependent clauses (subordinate clauses) and their function within sentences.

Grade 9 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsDependent Clauses
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.A

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Dependent Clauses Practice

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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the exercises on dependent clauses.

Circle the letter of the sentence that contains a dependent clause.

1.

a

The cat slept soundly on the couch.

b

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

c

She sings beautifully and plays the piano.

d

He finished his homework, and then he watched TV.

2.

a

The old house stood on a hill.

b

We will go to the park if the weather clears up.

c

He reads many books.

d

The dog barked loudly, but no one heard it.

Complete each sentence by adding an appropriate dependent clause.

1. She couldn't go to the party  .

2.  , the students cheered loudly.

3. The book,  , was a bestseller.

4. He always studies hard  .

Write two complex sentences of your own. Each sentence must contain an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Underline the dependent clause in each sentence.

1.

2.

Read each statement and indicate whether it is True or False.

1. A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

T

True

F

False

2. Dependent clauses are also known as subordinate clauses.

T

True

F

False