Independent or Dependent
Sentence, Fragment, or Run On
Subordinating Conjunctions
100

When Amber planted the seed

Dependent Clause
100

The quiet dog under the tree.

Fragment

100

When the cake is brown, take it out of the oven.

When

200

It grew into a small plant

Independent

200

My mother and father spoke at the dinner table.

Sentence

200

You will definitely lose if you don't try.

if

300

Auggie was sad

Independent

300

I like when my hair is curly my mom likes it straight.

Run-On

300

Although the sun was up, I was still sleeping.

Although

400

Because Jack said mean things about him

Dependent
400

The geologist studied.

Sentence

400

As the rain fell, the baby slept silently. 

As

500

When school gets out for the summer

Dependent

500

Ms. Mason is going to college she will earn her degree.

Run-On

500

While sitting on the bench, she fed the birds.

While