Types of Clauses

Is the underlined part an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Until the Spanish came along, the Inca had a large empire.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is the underlined part an independent clause or a dependent clause?

The Inca were skilled engineers who built vast networks of roads.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is the underlined part an independent clause or a dependent clause?

If they cooperated with the Inca, local leaders could stay in power.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

What type of dependent clause is the underlined part of the sentence?

Lena is not responsible for what her brother decided to do.

• Adverb Clause

• Relative Clause

• Noun Clause

What type of dependent clause is the underlined part of the sentence?

Kangaroos are in the macropod family, which also includes wallabies.

• Adverb Clause

• Relative Clause

• Noun Clause

What type of dependent clause is the underlined part of the sentence?

Since he was working late, Michael ate dinner at his office.

• Adverb Clause

• Relative Clause

• Noun Clause