Clause...and Claus

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• although Santa is also known as Kris Kringle

• Santa is also known as Kris Kringle

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• as we decorated the Christmas tree

• we decorated the Christmas tree

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• we had to wait for my parents to get up in the morning

• although we had to wait for my parents to get up in the morning

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• because Santa is never late

• Santa is never late

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• before Santa comes down the chimney

• Santa comes down the chimney

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• you have been good this year

• if you have been good this year

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• whatever you believe

• you believe

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• you have been naughty

• unless you have been naughty

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• you are sleeping

• while you are sleeping

Which clause can stand by itself; which is an independent clause?

• you give Santa cookies and cocoa

• until you give Santa cookies and cocoa.