Honors English: Independent and Dependent Clauses

Because I can't wait for the bus

Dependent clause

I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading

Independent clause

She wants to travel the work and see wonderful sights

Independent clause

While flowers continue to bloom

Dependent clause

As long as you listen to me

Dependent clause

That is located in Italy

Dependent clause

Our planet revolves around the sun

Independent clause

It is good to tackle the hardest chores first

Independent clause

When the leaves turn colors and fall

Dependent clause

Nick fixed the leaking faucet all by himself

Independent clause

Where I went to elementary school

Dependent clause

If the dress is on sale

Dependent clause

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals

Independent clause

We can hardly wait to see the movie

Independent clause

I like to swim laps

Independent clause

A group of words with a subject and a verb and finishes a complete thought. Can stand alone as a complete sentence.

independent clause

A group of words with a subject and a verb but does not finish a complete thought. It can NOT stand alone as a complete sentence.

dependent clause

The dog is great

Independent clause

until they arrive

Dependent clause

unless they go

Dependent clause

the cat ate

Independent clause

although he left

Dependent clause

since they looked

Dependent clause

she left the hall

Independent clause

until they ate

Dependent clause

something was funny

Independent clause

since we left

Dependent clause

although it was cold

Dependent clause

it was cold

Independent clause

when they arrived

Dependent clause