Label Every Clause in a Sentence
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Label Every Clause in a Sentence" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core L.7.1.A. A 6th grader who is already steady on sentences can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade grammar worksheet: underline every clause in a sentence and write I or D for each, even when but or and joins them. Answer key included. Part of our phrases and clauses sentences collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with the phrase or clause sheets, then move to the clause jobs. Use the code box on Name Eight Kinds of Phrases and Clauses as a reference for later writing.
What students will practice
- Students will underline each clause in a sentence without underlining joining words such as but or and.
- Students will write I for an independent clause and D for a dependent clause, in order.
- Students will tell a dependent clause apart by its opening word, such as although or that.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 7th Grade
Standard: Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.
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FAQ
How do I use this phrases and clauses worksheet?
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Start with the phrase or clause sheets, then move to the clause jobs. Use the code box on Name Eight Kinds of Phrases and Clauses as a reference for later writing.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Underline every clause in a sentence and write I or D for each, even when but or and joins them. An independent (I) clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent (D) clause begins with a word like although or that and cannot stand alone. The directions on the page read: Underline each clause once. Do not underline the joining words but or and. On the lines at the right, write I or D for each clause in order, one letter per line. An answer key is included.
Can I use this phrases and clauses worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade sentences, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
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A clause is a word group with its own subject and verb, and a phrase lacks a subject, a verb or both. Phrase or Clause in Longer Sentences asks students to write P or C for underlined word groups, and Find the Phrase and the Clause has them mark one of each in every sentence.
What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause begins with a word like although or that and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs an independent clause to finish its thought. Label Independent and Dependent Clauses and Dependent Clauses in Long Sentences give students sentences to mark.
What is a noun clause?
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A noun clause is a dependent clause that does the job of a noun, and it often begins with what, whether, that, how, why, where or whoever. Noun Clauses as Subject and Object has students label each as a subject, direct object or object of a preposition.
How do you turn an independent clause into a dependent clause?
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Add a subordinating word such as because, although, when, once or while. Then the clause needs another clause to complete it, and a comma follows it at the start of a sentence. Turn Clauses Into Dependent Clauses practices this with five sentence pairs.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Sentences |
| Standard | L.7.1.A |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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