Independent and Dependent Clauses

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

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Independent Clause

Front

After he cleaned the house, John took a nap.

Back

Dependent Clause

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

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Dependent Clause

Front

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

Back

Independent Clause

Front

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

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

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

Back

Independent Clause

Front

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

Back

Independent Clause

Front

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

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

Though Samantha had seen the movie before

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

Because the competition was fierce

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Dependent Clause