Explore Complex Sentences with a Dependent Clause Worksheet Pack

Understanding dependent clauses is a key step in helping students move from simple writing to richer, more sophisticated sentences. 

This set of four worksheets has been designed by our team to take the stress out of learning this tricky grammar skill. Inside, you’ll find a collection of clear, scaffolded worksheets that guide students from identifying dependent clauses within complex sentences to writing dependent clauses of their own.

The activities included in this worksheet pack include:

• Underlining dependent clauses in complex sentences
• Finishing complex sentences by adding a dependent clause
• Creating dependent clauses using subordinating conjunctions
• Writing complex sentences containing dependent clauses

This resource downloads as a black-and-white PDF or editable Google Slides file. The download also includes an answer key to make marking the worksheets fast and easy. 

Using These Dependent Clause Activities in Your Grammar Lessons

This set of dependent clause activities is versatile enough to fit seamlessly into your teaching routine. Here are a few ways to incorporate these worksheets into your lesson cycle:

• Whole-Class Introduction – Project one of the worksheets onto your interactive whiteboard and work through the examples as a class.
• Small-Group Instruction – Use a collection of worksheets with a group of targeted students who require extra scaffolding or support.
• Independent Practice – Have students work through the worksheets independently as a check for understanding activity.

Download to Teach Dependent Clauses

This worksheet pack is quick and easy to download, so you can start using it right away. Use the Download button above to access your preferred version of this resource. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides template on your personal drive before accessing it.)

As this resource contains answers, you may wish to print one copy only, then remove the answer sheet before making further copies.

Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.

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