Independent vs Dependent Clauses

I walked across the street.

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

I looked both directions.

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

Maddie stepped up to the piano to play

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

Even though her hands were shaking nervously

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

Nick injured his shoulder after he was tackled.

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

While he was playing football on Friday

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

The wind was blowing

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

The air was cool

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

It finally felt like autumn was in the air

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

Because Danielle left the iron on

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause