A simple sentence is also called an independent clause.

Sentences with two independent clauses or two simple sentences joined together are also called:

Independent clause + independent clause =

Independent clause + dependent clause

She watched the game and she eventually began to play it.

Shayna overcame her challenges because she was determined and confident.

Molly loves winter but she always looks forward to summer.

You can wear your raincoat or you can stay inside.

We watch a movie after dinner is over.

Ben wants to build a treehouse but he doesn't know how.

Find all the independent clauses.

Louise and Ryan plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.

This robot can also sort objects but it cannot count.

Louise and Ryan cannot wait until it is time for the competition.

James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Until Mr. Sanchez had his first cup of coffee, he got very angry if we didn't have our homework.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Until Mr. Sanchez had his first cup of coffee, he got very angry if we didn't have our homework.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the TV, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard where the sun blazed the longest during the day.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.