Independent and dependent clauses 1

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:

When Laura looked under the microscope, she could see the cell's structure in great detail.

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When Laura looked under the microscope,

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:

Unless you stay indoors all day, you should protect your skin with sunscreen.

Back

Unless you stay indoors all day,

Front

Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:

As Destiney added new chemicals to the solution, her lab partner recorded the results of the reaction.

Back

As Destiney added new chemicals to the solution,

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:

Alejandra should join our band if she knows how to play the guitar and read music.

Back

Alejandra should join our band

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:

Carter was a wide receiver on the football team before he became the quarterback.

Back

before he became the quarterback.

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:

We should go for a run early tomorrow unless the weather is too cold again.

Back

We should go for a run early tomorrow

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:

Elizabeth's heart pounded in her chest after she ran a mile around the track.

Back

after she ran a mile around the track.

Front

Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:

As Jordan read about the giant squid, he took detailed notes about the animal's behavior.

Back

As Jordan read about the giant squid,

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:

Although our understanding of the human mind has improved over time, researchers still debate the purpose of our dreams.

Back

researchers still debate the purpose of our dreams.

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:

Before she got a haircut last week, her hair flowed halfway down her back.

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her hair flowed halfway down her back.