The Clause

•a group of words that contains a verb and its subject

–Example: since you are up after he made up his bed that my cousin borrowed

•is used as part of a sentence

Independent Clauses

•An independent clause expresses a complete thought.•An independent clause can stand by itself as a sentence. •An independent clause is also known as a main clause.

Subordinate Clauses

•A subordinate clause does not express a complete thought.•A subordinate clause cannot stand by alone. •A subordinate clause is also known as a dependant clause.

Independent or Subordinate?Which is which?

(1)after I finish my homework(2) my friends waited(3) because I am good at

drawing(4) that is ok with me(5) give us a note

Independent or Subordinate?

Which is which?(1)after I finish my

homework--Subordinate(2) my friends waited--Independent

(3) because I am good at drawing--Subordinate

(4) that is ok with me—[Depends—this is not a good example]

(5) give us a note--Independent

Independent & Subordinate?

(1)Let’s wait here until Jill arrives.

(2)We eat outside when the weather is nice.

(3)Here is a picture of my grandmother.

(4)Please take the garbage before you leave.

(5)When they arrive tonight, they will be tired.

Independent & Subordinate?

(1)Let’s wait here until Jill arrives.

(2)We eat outside when the weather is nice.

(3)Here is a picture of my grandmother.

(4)Please take the garbage before you leave.

(5)When they arrive tonight, they will be tired.

Independent & Subordinate?

(6) Because I am the oldest, I have many responsibilities.

(7) Let’s discuss the plan since we’ll be riding together.

(8) The tomatoes that I planted are finally producing results.

(9) The girl who is speaking is my sister.

(10) If you’ll wait on me, I’ll join you.

Independent & Subordinate?

(6) Because I am the oldest, I have many responsibilities.

(7) Let’s discuss the plan since we’ll be riding together.

(8) The tomatoes that I planted are finally producing results.

(9) The girl who is speaking is my sister.

(10) If you’ll wait on me, I’ll join you.