Independent or Dependent?
I went to the store.
Independent
1 independent clause
Simple Sentence
Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I also love the 4th of July.
Compound
I ate some tacos, and I ate all the guacamole.
and - FANBOYS
When you went to the store.
Dependent
1 independent clause + sub. conj with dependent clause
Complex Sentence
Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I also love the 4th of July because it is close to my birthday.
Compound - Complex
Yesterday Maggie went to the zoo so that she could see the monkeys.
so that - subordinating
The dog peed on the rug.
Independent
1 independent clause + ,FANBOYS + 1 independent clause
Compound
Taylor Swift released her new album on August 23.
Simple
After the teacher chose groups, Micah and Yolanda were selected as partners for a project, yet Yolanda did most of the work.
After - subordinating conjunction
Yet - FANBOYS
Dependent
Sub. Conj. with Dep. Clause + 1 Independent Clause
Complex Sentence
After they got married, Shaun and Caitlin went to Washington.
Complex
The student wiped the white board because it was filthy.
because - subordinating conjunction
Yesterday was my birthday.
Independent
1 independent clause + sub. conj. with dependent clause + ,FANBOYS + 1 independent clause
Compound-Complex
Since I listened to the her new CD, I have new respect for TSwift's music.
Complex
While waiting for the paint to dry, Damon went to Home Depot, and Dawn organized the kitchen appliances.
While - Sub. Conj.
And - FANBOYS