Independent vs. Dependent Clauses

The dog is playing catch.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

When my mother arrives.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because she was late

• She finished her homework

• While he was sleeping

• If it rains tomorrow

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

• Although it was raining

• We decided to go for a walk

• It was raining

• Go for a walk

Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?

• After the movie ended

• When the sun sets

• She went to the store

• If he calls

Choose the dependent clause in the sentence: "I will call you when I arrive."

• I will call you

• When I arrive

• I will

• Call you

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• She loves to read

• He is a good student

• Because he studied hard

• They went to the park

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: "If you need help, just let me know."

• If you need help

• Just let me know

• Need help

• Let me know

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• She will come to the party

• He is reading a book

• Because it was raining, we stayed inside

• They are playing soccer

Choose the independent clause in the sentence: "While I was cooking, the phone rang."

• While I was cooking

• The phone rang

• I was cooking

• While cooking