Independent and Dependent Clauses

The girl smiled when she received an A on her paper.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

After he cleaned the house, John took a nap.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You can go to the party if you finish your homework.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Although purple is my favorite color, also I like yellow.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You can borrow my new shoes unless your feet are too big to fit in them.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Emily and Sarah are planning a trip to the Bahamas where they can go scuba diving.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The student, who felt sick in gym class, went home early.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When we arrived at the mall, we discovered that the parking lot was full.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Though Samantha had seen the movie before, she forgot how it ended.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because the competition was fierce, Katniss needed to be brave with her opponents.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B