A | B |
Simple subject in the independent clause? | jug |
Simple subject in the dependent clause | knock |
Simple predicate/verb in the independent clause? | was set -- remember must include helper with the main verb |
Simple predicate/verb in the dependent clause? | came |
What are the prep phrases and what kinds are they? | of coffee -- adjective modifying jug and in the hearth -- adverb modifying was set |
What type of dependent clause? | Adverb |
Sentence purpose-- exclamatory, declarative, interrogative,imperative | Declarative |
Sentence type -- simple, compound, complex | Complex -- 1 independent + 1 dependent clause |
verb tense? | past (was set, came) |
Rewrite the DGP sentence using correct punctuation and capitalization. Make sure spell words correctly. | A big jug of coffee was set in the hearth when a loud knock came. |
Write an original independent clause. | I went on a long walk. |
Write an original complex sentence. | I go on a short jog whenever I feel stressed. |
What's the difference between independent and dependent clauses? | Both have S + V, but IC make a complete thought and DC do not make a complete thought -- they are fragments |
What is the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE in the following sentence: The storm was raging over the city all night. | The storm was raging over the city all night |
Write the DEPENDENT CLAUSE from the following sentence: I did my homework last night because I have a game tomorrow night. | because I have a game tomorrow night |