Which Clause?
I enjoy the opera
Independent
What is the independent clause? Before her solo career, Betty sang with her sisters.
"Betty sang with her sisters"
What is the dependent clause? Since I was so tired, I went to sleep early.
"since I was so tired"
when Mr. Jones yelled
dependent
What is the independent clause? Some snakes squirt poison when they are attacked.
"some snakes squirt poison"
What is the dependent clause? This is the trophy that our baseball team won.
"that our baseball team won"
unless it comes today
dependent
What is the independent clause? Dr. Joe left the dinner party before the main course was served.
"Dr. Joe left the dinner party"
What is the dependent clause? The campers hiked until they were exhausted.
although I lost the library book
dependent
What is the independent clause? When the conductor tapped her baton, the orchestra fell silent.
"the orchestra fell silent"
What is the dependent clause? If I were Beyonce, I would make sure he put a ring on it.
"If I were Beyonce"
they're going on a picnic
independent
What is the independent clause? Before we begin the meeting, let me introduce the newest member of our team.
"let me introduce the newest member of our team"
What is the dependent clause? Ron Swanson hates salad, whereas his favorite food is meat.
"whereas his favorite food is meat"