Independent and Dependent Clauses

Front

When I picked a flower for you.

Back

Dependent

Front

The teacher taught me how to read.

Back

Independent

Front

She likes to cook carrots, but he likes to eat them raw.

Back

Independent

Front

My father is reading a book, because my mother is sleeping.

Back

dependent

Front

Although Tom reads novels, Jack reads comics.

Back

Dependent

Front

Mai figured out how to fix the garbage disposal.

Back

Independent

Front

Jennifer put a new washer in the bathroom faucet before leaving for the party; Mary fixed her window shields.

Back

Independent

Front

Because Amy left the iron on.

Back

Dependent

Front

John and Peter had already put out the fire, when the fireman arrived at the dorm.

Back

Independent

Front

Jim read a novel; he really enjoyed the book.

Back

Independent