Independent Dependent and Subordinate Clauses

Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.

You must park on the street if the broken gate doesn’t open automatically.

• You must park on the street...
• ...if the broken gate doesn't open automatically.

Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.
The taxi driver found the restaurant on a street where Libby thought there wasn’t one.

• The taxi driver found the restaurant on a street...
• ...where Libby thought there wasn't one.

Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.
Jennifer’s parents encouraged her to get good grades  so that she could get into college.

• Jennifer's parents encouraged her to get good grades...
• ...so that she could get into college.

Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.
The trees move wildly whenever the wind blows.

• The trees move wildly...
• ...whenever the wind blows.

Identify the clause in green ink as either an  independent or subordinate clause.
Although  Kate  is  a  writer,  she  works  nights  at  a restaurant.

• Independent clause
• Subordinate clause

Identify the clause in green ink as either an  independent or subordinate clause.

Kate  is  a  writer,  but  she  works  nights  at  a
 restaurant.

• Independent clause
• Subordinate clause

Identify the clause in green ink as either an  independent or subordinate clause.

That  building  is  old,  and  it  is  drafty.

• Independent clause
• Subordinate clause

Identify the clause in green ink as either an  independent or subordinate clause.

My  mother  loves  to  ski,  while  my  father  hates  it.

• Independent clause
• Subordinate clause

Identify the clause in green ink as either an  independent or subordinate clause.

Unless  it  stops  snowing,  you  have  to  stay  home.

• Independent clause
• Subordinate clause

Identify the clause in red ink as either independent or subordinate.

Stay  with  us  as  long  as  you  want.

• Independent clause
• Subordinate clause