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Find the dependent clause

10 sentences · All kinds, Simple, compound, complex, Join clauses, Find the dependent clause

Find the clause named in the task and mark all of its words.

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A simple sentence has one clause. And, but or so make it compound; because, if, when or that make it complex.

  1. Example 1Find the dependent clause.

    The men weighed grapes before they sold them.

    The men weighed grapes before they sold them.

1 / 10 L05Find the dependent clause.

Grandma smiled although she was sad.

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Simple, compound, complex: Find the dependent clause

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Example · Find the dependent clause.The men weighed grapes before they sold them.

Find the dependent clause.

  1. Grandma smiled although she was sad.
  2. The friend clapped when the clowns danced.
  3. The fire crackles when Dad lights it.
  4. The flowers will bloom if Mom waters them.
  5. The bowl was full because Mom filled it.
  6. The children drank soup after Mom made it.
  7. The lion eats meat if it is hungry.
  8. The boy patted the dogs although they were wet.
  9. The farmer fixed some fences although he was busy.
  10. The seal caught the fish before it ate them.
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Simple, compound, complex: Find the dependent clause · answer key

  1. although she was sad
  2. when the clowns danced
  3. when Dad lights it
  4. if Mom waters them
  5. because Mom filled it
  6. after Mom made it
  7. if it is hungry
  8. although they were wet
  9. although he was busy
  10. before it ate them
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