To be considered a "clause," the clause must contain both a subject and a verb.

Perry wishes that Christmas break started tomorrow, but he will probably be bored once it begins.

Hayden went to Disney World this summer to try the new Star Wars roller coaster and Spongebob Squarepants water ride.

When Rose reaches the age of eighteen, she will legally be considered an adult.

Although Jeremy enjoyed reading A Christmas Carol, he is not excited to take the vocabulary quiz on Monday.

True or False: The following is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE.

after Paisleigh went to PE yesterday

Anna's favorite character in The Outsiders is Johnny Cade, but she also likes Cherry Valance even though Cherry is a Soc.

Connor and Mac were both good classroom presidents.

Connor and Mac were both good classroom presidents, so they have set the standard high for the next class president.

Kaylah, Morgan, and Asher are not in the same House this quarter.

Kwaunya and Shane probably shouldn't work together on assignments because they both get distracted by noise.

While Liam understands why Mrs. Powell hates Stanley water bottles, he still wants a blue one, but he hopes that it won't spill all over the floor!

True or False: The following is an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

Jaxon loves running the fifty meter sprint in cross country

True or False: The following is an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

because Mrs. Powell was late to class yesterday

Bella misses school sometimes, but Alondra misses even more school than her!

Jason and Jett jump over the jelly-filled donuts to showcase the jitterbug dance.

While Payton wishes that his mom taught his English class, he is still nice to Mrs. Powell.

If Kaden applies to be the next class president, Isaac would probably vote "yes" for him.

Even though Jordyn makes Mrs. Powell crazy sometimes, Mrs. Powell thinks she is funny, but she wishes that Jordyn would stay more focused!