Independent and Dependent Clauses

The leaves are starting to change color, and students are pulling out their hoodies and flannels.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

The air feels crisp in the mornings, yet by afternoon, it’s warm enough for short sleeves.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

11. Although the days grow shorter, the crisp air and golden leaves make fall a favorite time of year.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

11. Leaves crunch beneath your feet whenever you walk through the park in October.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

11. Because the temperatures begin to drop, people start wearing cozy sweaters and sipping warm drinks.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

11. Fall weather makes outdoor sports practices more enjoyable, but rain can sometimes cancel marching band rehearsals.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

When the leaves change color, families often take scenic drives to admire the foliage.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

If the weather stays mild, outdoor festivals and pumpkin patches remain popular throughout the season.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

Pumpkin patches fill with visitors because fall weekends are perfect for outdoor fun.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase

Families gather around bonfires after the sun sets and the air turns chilly.

The underlined portion of the sentence is:

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

• a phrase