Independent vs. Dependent Clauses

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

After the cheese incident ruined the 2007 prom.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

The unicorn’s sing-along skills were no match for Xavier’s ninja know-how.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Bubble baths are dangerous.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

While Kaden yodels.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Abbey, the only one who ever truly understood the significance of gummi bears.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

The rotten banana in Kevin’s bag has soaked his physics notes with fruity ooze.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

As Antoine stifles a supersonic sneeze in the nick of time.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

When is the Secret Flapjack Society meeting?

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Ava’s drooling pet squirrel, who is the oddest rodent of them all.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

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Luke, I am your father.

• independent clause

• dependent clause