Dependent Independent Clauses

Covid-19, which forced many schools to move to online learning, is still wreaking havoc in cities across the country.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

Portland, making national news on a nightly basis.

• Dependent Clause

• Independent clause

When I heard that the Fortnite craze was over, I was ecstatic.

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

What kind of idea is the blue part?

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Because I work out a lot, I have more energy.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Everything was fine until the Fire Nation attacked.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

Before I went to school, I had a huge bowl of cereal.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)

she not only bought two dresses, but she also got matching shoes.

• Complete idea (independent clause)

• Incomplete idea (dependent clause)