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Types of Clauses Worksheet

Name: ___________________

Date: ___________________

Part 1: Understanding Clauses

A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb. Clauses can be independent
or dependent (also called subordinate clauses).

● An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
● A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone. It
usually starts with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, if, although) or a relative
pronoun (e.g., who, that, which).

Part 2: Identifying Clauses

Instructions: Identify whether the underlined clause is independent or dependent.

1. Because it was raining, we stayed inside.


Type of clause: ___D___________________
2. I finished my homework, so I went outside to play.
Type of clause: _____I_________________
3. I will go to the party if I finish my chores.
Type of clause: _____D_________________
4. Although she was tired, she completed her project.
Type of clause: _______D_______________
5. The dog barked when it saw the mailman.
Type of clause: ________D______________
6. They are going to the beach, and they will stay there for a week.
Type of clause: _________I_____________

Part 3: Independent vs. Dependent Clauses

Instructions: Write I for independent clauses and D for dependent clauses.

1. While she was cooking: _D________


2. The sun set behind the mountains: __I_______
3. If he arrives on time: ____D_____
4. She won the race: _____I____
5. Because I love reading: __D_______
6. The students studied for the test: ___I______

Part 4: Combining Clauses


Instructions: Combine the independent and dependent clauses into one sentence.
1. He was late & Because he missed the bus.
Combined sentence: ____________________________________________________
2. We can go for a walk , If it stops raining.
Combined sentence: ____________________________________________________
3. Although she was scared STILL She entered the dark room.
Combined sentence: ____________________________________________________
4. I didn’t finish my homework , Since I forgot my book at school.
Combined sentence: ____________________________________________________
5. The children played in the yard, After they finished their lunch.
Combined sentence: ____________________________________________________

Part 5: Identifying Clause Types in Sentences


Instructions: Underline the dependent clause in each sentence and write whether it is an
adverb clause, adjective clause, or noun clause.
1. The movie was more exciting than I expected.
Type of clause: ______________________
2. The book that she borrowed is due tomorrow.
Type of clause: ______________________
3. When the bell rang, the students quickly packed their bags.
Type of clause: ______________________
4. The teacher asked what we had learned.
Type of clause: ______________________
5. Because he studied hard, Tom passed the test.
Type of clause: ______________________

Part 6: Creating Sentences with Clauses


Instructions: Write your own sentence using the type of clause specified.
1. Write a sentence with an independent clause:
2. Write a sentence with a dependent clause:

3. Write a sentence with an adjective clause:

4. Write a sentence with an adverb clause:

5. Write a sentence with a noun clause:

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