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"
What is the dependent clause? Andy acted like a child, but he was sixty-years-old because he was spoiled as a child.
"because he was spoiled as a child"
What sentence type is it? (Complex or Compound) I know that many people don't celebrate Christmas, but it is still a fabulous time of the year for many reasons.
Compound
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"
What is the dependent clause? Andy was surprised when he found his computer missing.
"when he found his computer missing"
What sentence type is it? (Complex or Compound) First, I get to spend quality time with my family, which I normally don't have the opportunity to do.
Complex
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.
What is the dependent clause? Andy Dwyer believes he is allergic to sushi because he becomes ill if he eats more than 80 pieces.
"because he becomes ill if he eats more than 80 pieces"
What is the sentence type? In conclusion, I look forward to December every year because of the extra time with my family, beautiful decorations, and holiday goodies.
Complex
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"
What is the dependent clause? Leslie Knope loves her friends, but not as much as she loves waffles.
"but not as much as she loves waffles"
What is the sentence type? She’s going to be my partner in crime, and we will do absolutely everything together.
compound
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"
What is the dependent clause? Andy tried to make ramen in the coffee pot until things went very wrong.
"until things went very wrong"
What is the sentence type? Since December is just around the corner, present shopping will begin, and new things to buy will come out?
Compound-Complex