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DEPENDENT AND INDEPENDENT CLAUSES

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  • INDEPENDENT
  • The moon shone on the ocean [while the whales rose to the surface.]
    DEPENDENT
  • The teacher [who lives next door to Rob] is Mrs. Johnson.
    Dependent
  • [Our dog will run away] if the gate is left open.
    INDEPENDENT
  • Victoria heard [what her sister said], but she ignored it.
    DEPENDENT
  • Whenever I see Sandy the Squirrel, [she is surrounded by photographers.]
    INDEPENDENT
  • This is the homework assignment [that you missed last week.]
    DEPENDENT
  • Because the storm knocked out the power, [school will be canceled on Thursday.]
    INDEPENDENT
  • [The movie was good] although it was too long.
    INDEPENDENT
  • Malala Yousafzai’s friends planned her surprise party [while she was away on vacation.]
    DEPENDENT
  • [At the end of his class, Jim walked to his locker] where the coach was waiting.
    INDEPENDENT
  • [Morgan Freeman plans to do a backflip] when he gets his diploma.
    INDEPENDENT
  • [Until she finds her missing umbrella], Frida Kahlo won’t leave the house on rainy days.
    DEPENDENT
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