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Examples of Independent and Dependent Clauses (5th Grade)

Hey there, 5th graders! 👋 Learning about independent and dependent clauses can feel tricky, but it's super important for writing awesome sentences. This guide will break it down simply, and then you can test your knowledge with a fun quiz! Let's get started! ✍️
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jordan_jones Dec 26, 2025

📚 Quick Study Guide

  • 🔑 Independent Clause: Can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
  • 🔗 Dependent Clause: Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It also has a subject and a verb, but it doesn't express a complete thought. It often starts with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, if, when, although).
  • ✍️ Example of Independent Clause: The dog barked.
  • 🧐 Example of Dependent Clause: Because it was raining.
  • 🤝 Combining Clauses: You can combine an independent and a dependent clause to make a complex sentence. For example: Because it was raining, the dog stayed inside.

🧪 Practice Quiz

  1. Which of the following is an independent clause?
    1. A. After the game
    2. B. Because she was tired
    3. C. The cat slept on the rug
    4. D. When the sun sets
  2. Which of the following is a dependent clause?
    1. A. I like pizza
    2. B. Before I go to bed
    3. C. Birds fly south
    4. D. She reads books
  3. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "Because it was cold, I wore a jacket."
    1. A. Because it was cold
    2. B. I wore a jacket
    3. C. It was cold
    4. D. Wore a jacket
  4. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "After school, I will do my homework."
    1. A. I will do my homework
    2. B. After school
    3. C. Do my homework
    4. D. School, I
  5. Which sentence contains both an independent and a dependent clause?
    1. A. The sun shone brightly.
    2. B. I ate an apple.
    3. C. If it rains, we will stay inside.
    4. D. She smiled.
  6. Choose the best word to complete the dependent clause: "______ I finish my chores, I can play video games."
    1. A. And
    2. B. Because
    3. C. After
    4. D. But
  7. Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?
    1. A. The dog barked loudly.
    2. B. Because of the rain.
    3. C. She sang a song.
    4. D. He ran quickly.
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  1. C
  2. B
  3. B
  4. B
  5. C
  6. C
  7. B

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