Which Clause?
I enjoy the opera
Independent
What does the dependent clause show? Before her solo career, Betty sang with her sisters.
time
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 does the dependent clause show? Some snakes squirt poison when they are attacked.
time
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 does the dependent clause show? Dr. Joe left the dinner party because he was called in for an important meeting.
reason
What is the dependent clause? The campers hiked until they were exhausted.
although I lost the library book
dependent
What does the dependent clause show? If he had not trained so hard, he would not have won the badminton tournament.
condition
What is the dependent clause? If I were you, I wouldn't trust John.
"If I were you"
they're going on a picnic
independent
What does the dependent clause show? Wherever you go, you must carry your phone with you so I can reach you.
place
What is the dependent clause? Ron Swanson hates salad, whereas his favorite food is meat.
"whereas his favorite food is meat"