Independent and Dependent Clauses

If you work on Saturday, you will not have time.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Because he ran, he was able to catch the bus.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

I will stay with you until the sun sets.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

As the light dim, I will say goodbye.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

I will follow him wherever he might go.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

So long as you know, I will be waiting for you.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause.

Although we ran, we never finished on time.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Go sit at the table before the food gets cold.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Independent Clause

• When my mother shows,

• she will bring the food.

Independent Clause

• I will walk to school

• because I can't wait for the bus