a a ————— ye 6) Clauses and Sentences Es Clauses can be independent or dependent. An independent clause can stand on its own as @ sentence with complete meaning. ‘dependent clause cannot stand on its own ‘and needs an independent clause to make its meaning complete. example: While we were waiting forthe bus, started to rain. (dependent clause) (independent clause) A. Decide if the underlined clause in each of the following sentences is an independent or a dependent clause. Write “IND” for an independent clause and “D” for a dependent clause. 1. Although it wos late, they continued to work onthe project. 2. Wherever she goes. she carries her doll with her. a Asi was going home, | saw Beth's little cousin. if she asked more politely, | would agree to help. . They gave up because there wos joo little time. . However hard they tried, they would not make tt. vous Because the weather was bad, we cancelled the trip. 3. 4 5. 6. 7. Lwould definitely go with you if | knew he was there: 8. 9. IEyouwant to succeed, YOU must put in effort and persevere. 10. . When the results were announced, the audience booed. and yelled. —_— 11. twos apleasantjoumey atthough we had o without her. = 12. She walks her doo when she has nothing better to do ——Add a dependent clause to each of the following sentences. Write the new sentence on the line. His father was very pleased, He did Not show up, There was an uproar. She would not give in. They t60k the shortcut,” | will make a deal with you. Add an independent clause to each of the following sentences. Wheneverlcm free, ___ Mlle -e6mn 20e0 ee As they were chatting, Although the two of usavenevérmetbefor, oi wherever he goes. because they lost their way.Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences ‘A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses connected by conjunctions. Example: We looked up the sky and there were countless stars. Acomplex sentence is made up of nindependent clause with atleast one de clause. A dependent clause is one that is not complete in meaning and has to dep. on another clause to make the meaning complete. Example: Although it was raining, the game continued. (dependent clause) (independent clause) Compound complex sentence is made up of atleast twa independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: _ If you miss the bus, you will have to walk to school and you will be late. (dependent clause) (independent clause) (independent clause) D. State whether each of the following sentences is a compound (C), complex (CX), or compound-complex (CCX) sentence. 1. The children could go to the zoo or they could have a picnic on the beach. 2. Mrs. Wilson put the candies on the cake and the children sang the birthday song together. 3. When he heard the news, he was thrilled and he ran upstairs to tell his father. 4, While | was waiting, | finished reading a very good book. 5. _ Ifit rains, we will not go to the ball park but we can watch a video at Jason’s home. 6. Wheréver she goes, Rosa always 1akes friends because she is such _ a a kind person - 7. Although she didn’t tell me, | knew that there was something wrong. @® compe sna: Grade 6 sen: 07a .40757.061E. Add an independent clause to each of the following sentences to make it a compound sentence. 1, They arrived early but bai a1om 19 ows to au sbsmn zi samsinse mare i 2. Wecan start all over again a 3. The waitress did not say a word and. an : 4. The players were disgruntled but : i 5. Itwasa sunny day and ee F. Add a dependent or an independent clause to each of the following sentences to make it a complex sentence. |. We were told to stay 000 2 *Atthoug)no one won the bonus prize, gies wo XD) xolgmos_- _ - 3. While the girls were packing in the room, ih ; 2eitlnios ent iug hod zn 4. | will go ahead with the project te G. Write a compound-complex sentence.