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Dep. & Ind. Clauses
dependent and independent clauses
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| my father used oak to build the book case Dependent or Independent? | independent clause |
| before he ate dinner Dependent or Independent? | dependent clause |
| because my daugher likes music Dependent or Independent? | dependent clause |
| my aunt started to read the book Dependent or Independent? | independent clause |
| when she finished taking the test Dependent or Independent? | dependent clause |
| since the store was far away Dependent or Independent? | dependent clause |
| we drove the car to the beach Dependent or Independent? | independent clause |
| when her grandson played baseball Dependent or Independent? | dependent clause |
| What is the independent clause? After the teacher gave out the test, we started working. | we started working |
| What is the dependent clause? After the teacher gave out the test, we started working. | after the teacher gave out the test |
| What is the independent clause? The teacher was pleased because the students did well on the test. | the teacher was pleased |
| What is the dependent clause? The teacher was pleased because the students did well on the test. | because the students did well on the test. |
| What is the independent clause? My brother drove me to school because my car broke down. | my brother drove me to school |
| What is the dependent clause? My brother drove me to school because my car broke down. | because my car broke down |