Independent Clauses
Before her solo career, Ritchie sang with her family.
What is "Ritchie sang with her family"?
Since I was so tired, I went to sleep early.
What is "since I was so tired"?
I like coffee, and Mary likes tea.
What is "and"?
Although he had many riches, he was still unhappy.
What is "although"?
Some cobras squirt poison when they are attacked.
What is "some cobras squirt poison"?
Our soccer team won a trophy when we won our 20th game.
What is "when we won our 20th game"?
Our car broke down, so we were late for school.
What is "so"?
Since I was running late for the train, I forgot to pack my toothbrush for our vacation.
What is "since"?
What type of clause is this? when the story began
What is "dependent"?
Dr. Zamora left the dinner party before the main course was served.
What is "Dr. Zamora left the dinner party"?
The campers fished until they were exhausted.
What is "until they were exhausted"?
Should we start class now, or wait for everyone to get here?
What is "or"?
I put my dinner in the microwave because it was too cold.
What is "because"?
Which word functions as the conjunction? He scored a zero because the work had not been submitted.
What is "because"?
When the conductor tapped her baton, the orchestra fell silent.
What is "the orchestra fell silent"?
If I were president, I would send an environment bill to Congress.
What is "If I were president"?
He didn't want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway.
What is "yet"?
I will take a chocolate treat if they are offered to the guests.
What is "if"?
Which word functions as the conjunction? I love most fruits, but I cannot stand cantaloupe.
What is "but"?
Before we begin the meeting, let me introduce the newest member of our team.
What is "let me introduce the newest member of our team"?
Mars is sometimes called the red planet because of its unique color within our solar system.
What is "because of its unique color within our solar system"?
They had no ice cream left at home, nor did they have money to go to the store.
What is "nor"?
I really didn’t like the movie even though the acting was good.
What is "even though"?
Is a comma needed? If so, where? If it hadn't snowed so much the party wouldn't need to be canceled.
What is "yes, comma after much"?