Independent and Dependent Clauses
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Independent and Dependent Clauses" is written for 6th Grade (Ages 11-12), and it covers Common Core L.6.1. If your student is a year younger but already steady on sentences, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and phrases and clauses never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
6th grade grammar worksheet: underline independent and dependent clauses in 12 sentences, including The pizza that Dad made. Answer key included. Part of our phrases and clauses sentences collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the sheets in order, since each one depends on the one before. The clause sheets prepare students for complex and compound-complex sentences.
What students will practice
- Students will underline the independent clause once in 12 sentences.
- Students will underline the dependent clause twice, such as because the wind was howling.
- Students will find dependent clauses that sit inside an independent clause.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 6th Grade
Standard: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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FAQ
How do I use this phrases and clauses worksheet?
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Use the sheets in order, since each one depends on the one before. The clause sheets prepare students for complex and compound-complex sentences.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Underline independent and dependent clauses in 12 sentences, including The pizza that Dad made. The directions on the page read: Underline the independent clause once. Underline the dependent clause twice. In some sentences, the dependent clause sits inside the independent clause. 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 6th Grade sentences, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with phrases and clauses. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?
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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone, such as because the wind was howling.
What is an adjective clause?
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An adjective clause describes a noun and often starts with who, that or where, as in The house where I grew up has a red door.
What is an adverb clause?
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An adverb clause describes a verb and tells when, why or how, as in Kim practiced until her fingers ached.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 6th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Sentences |
| Standard | L.6.1 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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