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Clauses Practice Answer Key

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Decide if the clauses below are dependent or independent.

1. When the temperatures drop below freezing.

dependent

2. Because my weight has increased this year.

dependent

3. My parents came home early from their trip.

independent

4. The class went on a trip to the museum.

independent

5. Since the lights were turned off.

dependent

6. First, we need to make a plan.

independent

7. The thief broke into the house and stole her jewelry.

independent

Decide if the following sentences are punctuated correctly or not.

8. Lindsay wanted to do something exciting, so she decided to go bungee jumping.

correct

9. If you want to do well on the test, you need to study several nights in a row.

correct

10. Sophia bought some nails and a hammer; because, she wanted to build a dog

house.

not correct

11. We stayed at the beach, although the wind was blowing and it was cold.

not correct

12. I am not very good at math; therefore, I got a tutor to help me.

correct

13. Jamie broke her arm in the third grade and then again in the 6

grade.

correct

14. The Johnsons will go on vacation but the Smiths will stay home.

not correct

15. Those students are often late to class, however, they have good excuses.

not correct

Clauses Practice Answer Key