independence and dependent clauses

Tell if highlighted part of the sentence is independent or dependent.

Before Christmas season starts, I am excited for Thanksgiving.

• Independent

• Dependent

The planet earth is in the solar system

• Dependent

• Independent

Choose the answer that is an independent clause.

• We took extra lessons.

• Before our monthly test.

All of the words below would make the following clause dependent EXCEPT:

__________ rain continues to fall.

• Since

• Heavy

• If

• Because

Is the underlined portion an independent or dependent clause?

While some argue that the driving age for teens should be changed, I believe it should remain as it currently is.

• dependent

• independent

Is the underlined portion an independent or dependent clause?

Because I have traveled to so many different countries over the years, I know that Italy is by far the best place to go if you love eat yummy food.

• dependent

• independent

What is a clause?

• A group of words that has a subject and a predicate

• A group of words

• A group of words that has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete idea

• None of the above

My friend swum with a blue shirt.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

as I colored the wall.

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Adam smashed the spider.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause