Dependent and Independent Clauses

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What are the three parts of an independent clause?

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subject, verb, complete thought

Front

After the game ended, we went out for pizza.

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

"I had a fever."

Back

Independent Clause

Front

She wanted to go to the concert, but she couldn’t get tickets.

Back

Independent Clause

Front

We arrived early so that we could find good seats.

Back

Independent Clause

Front

Even though he practiced every day, he didn’t make the team.

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

"I’ll call you when I get home."

Back

Independent Clause

Front

The lights flickered, and then the power went out.

Back

Independent Clause

Front

While we were eating dinner, the phone rang.

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

The teacher gave us extra time because the assignment was difficult.

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Independent Clause