Commas, Phrases, Clauses, Types of Sentences

Is the red clause independent or dependent?

Last year, I started trying a new approach to homework.

• Independent

• Dependent

Is the red clause independent or dependent?

Earlier, I got a call from a number I didn't recognize.

• Independent

• Dependent

Is the red clause independent or dependent?

I was hoping my crush would ask me to homecoming, but I couldn't be sure.

• Independent

• Dependent

Is the red clause independent or dependent?

Last year, I started trying a new approach to my homework.

• Independent

• Dependent

A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence 

• Independent
• Dependent

A clause that is not a complete thought or sentence and cannot stand alone. 

• Independent 
• Dependent 

Identify if the following clause is independent or dependent. 
I forgot my homework.

• Independent
• Dependent 

Identify if the following clause is independent or dependent. 
Before our Halloween party on Friday

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause

Identify the dependent clause:
Everything was fine until Sally came along.

• Everything was fine
• until Sally came along

Identify the independent clause: If it rains again tomorrow, I will be really sad. 

• If it rains again tomorrow
• I will be really sad