BELLWORK1. Write a Two Word Sentence.

2. How do you know it is a sentence?

3. What parts constitute a sentence?

4. Read the following and decide if it is a complete sentence: (write it down, then write CS for complete, and IS for

incomplete)A) While walking her pet gorilla, Wendy tripped on a

banana peel.B) While walking her pet gorilla.

C) Wendy tripped on a banana peel.

INDEPENDENT CLAUSEAn independent clause is a group of words

that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence.EXAMPLE

Wendy tripped on a banana peel.

DEPENDENT CLAUSEA dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not

express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence. Often a

dependent clause is marked by a dependent marker word.EXAMPLE

When Wendy tripped on a banana peel… (what

happened?!)

PRACTICEUNDERLINE Subjects

Circle VerbsCheck if the clause is Independent

X if the clause is Dependent

1. After Anastacia ate an apple.2.William went wandering.

3. Tracy talks a big game about how tall she is.

4. Until Usher undulates in underwear.5.Rebecca reads romances and runs.

6. Even if Evan enjoys etiquette.