Directions: Complete each of the following statements.

Question

1. A ______clause_________ is a group of words with its own subject and verb.

2. A dependent clause is another name for the _______________ clause.

3. The two types of clauses are the ____________________clause and the

__________________ clause.

4. The ______________________ clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

Answer 1

1. A independent clause is a group of words with its own subject and verb.

2. A dependent clause is another name for the subordinate clause.

3. The two types of clauses are the independent clause and the dependent clause.

4. The independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.