Independent and Dependent
Simple, Compound, or Complex
Fanboys/On a White Bus
Subjects and Clauses
What Catergory
100
The cat is in the room.
Independent
100
After they finished studying, Adam and Zoe went to the mall.
Complex
100
I am on a diet yet I really want a cookie.
Fanboy, yet
100
Kylie goes to the library and reads everyday.
Subject: Kylie Clause: 1
100
Although I’d rather not, I’ll make an exception.
Fanboys/On a White Bus
200
John hit his sister.
Independent
200
Corey played football, so Rachel went shopping
Compound
200
Wherever I go, I try to enjoy myself.
On a White Bus, Wherever
200
He was eating a bacon sandwich.
Subject: He Clause: 1
200
When the cake is done baking.
Independent and Dependent
300
Because I was late, I had to run all the way to school.
Both
300
Conner and Malachi play COD every afternoon.
Simple
300
L. Frank Baum wrote The Wizard of Oz for his daughter, but the book was much more than a child's story.
Fanboy, but
300
She was born in Spain but her mother is Polish.
Subject: She Clauses: 2
300
I love sports and I’m captain of the local football team.
Subjects and Clauses
400
Although I lost my hair brush.
Dependent
400
I must drive to school when I miss the bus
Complex
400
In order to enjoy your trip, take your time and enjoy the sights.
On a White Bus, In order
400
I first saw her in Paris, where I lived in the early nineties.
Subject: I Clause: 2
400
The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow.
Simple, Compound, or Complex
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