Which Clause?
Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Dependent
Sentence type
100

I enjoy the opera

Independent

100

What is the independent clause? Before her solo career, Betty sang with her sisters.

"Betty sang with her sisters"

100

What is the dependent clause? Since I was so tired, I went to sleep early.

"since I was so tired"

100

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"

100

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

200

when Mr. Jones yelled

dependent


200

What is the independent clause? Some snakes squirt poison when they are attacked.

"some snakes squirt poison"

200

What is the dependent clause? This is the trophy that our baseball team won.

"that our baseball team won"

200

What is the dependent clause? Andy was surprised when he found his computer missing.

"when he found his computer missing"

200

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

300

unless it comes today

dependent

300

What is the independent clause? Dr. Joe left the dinner party before the main course was served.

"Dr. Joe left the dinner party"

300

What is the dependent clause? The campers hiked until they were exhausted.

"until they were exhausted"
300

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"

300

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

400

although I lost the library book

dependent

400

What is the independent clause? When the conductor tapped her baton, the orchestra fell silent.

"the orchestra fell silent"

400

What is the dependent clause? If I were Beyonce, I would make sure he put a ring on it.

"If I were Beyonce"

400

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"

400

What is the sentence type? She’s going to be my partner in crime, and we will do absolutely everything together. 

compound

500

they're going on a picnic

independent

500

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"

500

What is the dependent clause? Ron Swanson hates salad, whereas his favorite food is meat.

"whereas his favorite food is meat"

500

What is the dependent clause? Andy tried to make ramen in the coffee pot until things went very wrong.

"until things went very wrong"

500

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