Dependent Clauses Identify

Choose the part of the sentence that is: an independent clause.

Because he ran, he was able to catch the bus.

• Because he ran

• he was able to catch the bus

Choose the part of the sentence that is: a dependent clause

Until the sun sets, I will stay with you.

• Until the sun sets

• I will stay with you

• Until the sun sets, I will stay with you.

Which part is an independent clause?

As the lights dim, I will say good-bye.

• As the lights dim

• I will say good-bye.

Which is the dependent clause?

Wherever he might go, I will follow him.

• I will follow him

• Wherever he might go

• I will follow him wherever he might go

Which part is both the dependent and independent clause?

So long as you know, I will be waiting for you.

• So long as you know,

• I will be waiting for you

• So long as you know, I will be waiting for you.

Identify the following as a dependent (DC) or independent (IC) clause.

I went to the park.

• dependent clause (DC)

• independent clause (IC)

Identify the following as either a dependent (DC) or independent (IC) clause.

Sandra and Lara have been good friends since first grade.

• dependent (DC)

• independent (IC)

Identify the following as either a dependent (DC) or independent (IC) clause.

After swimming in the ocean.

• dependent (DC)

• independent (IC)

Identify the following as either a dependent (DC) or independent (IC) clause.

When Jim and Ayman eat lunch together in the breakroom.

• dependent (DC)

• independent (IC)

Identify the following as either dependent (DC) or independent (IC) clause.

If the dress is on sale.

• dependent (DC)

• independent (IC)