Independent vs. Dependent Clauses

Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We had a great time after the weather cleared.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Everything was fine until Sally came along.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The kitten is very cute, and the puppy is cute too.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Since we are working so hard, I will bring you hot cocoa someday. 

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If we work hard, our grades will go way up!

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

While you were at recess, we were having cake and icecream.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B