Independent and Dependent Clauses

Front

This type of clause has a complete noun, complete predicate, and can stand alone as a sentence.

Back

independent

Front

This type of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Back

dependent

Front

I spent Saturday afternoon at the craft fair.

Back

independent

Front

I got in free because I am a student.

Back

dependent

Front

If I bought something, I would receive a discount.

Back

independent

Front

Since my mom is a painter, she had a booth there.

Back

dependent

Front

People liked her paintings, and she sold quite a few.

Back

independent

Front

I stayed at the booth while she went to get lunch.

Back

dependent

Front

Several people stopped by, but no one bought anything.

Back

independent

Front

When Mom got back, I told her about the visitors.

Back

dependent