Let’s go through each sentence one by one. Remember:
- An
independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence — it makes sense by itself.
- A
dependent clause cannot stand alone — it needs the independent clause to make full sense. It often starts with words like *because, until, as, wherever, so long as, how, if, whenever, unless, when*.
We’ll underline the
independent clause once and the
dependent clause twice, just like in the example.
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1.
Because he ran, he was able to catch the bus.
→ Dependent: *Because he ran* (can’t stand alone)
→ Independent: *he was able to catch the bus* (makes sense alone)
2.
Until the sun sets, I will stay with you.
→ Dependent: *Until the sun sets*
→ Independent: *I will stay with you*
3.
As the lights dim, I will say good-bye.
→ Dependent: *As the lights dim*
→ Independent: *I will say good-bye*
4.
Wherever he might go, I will follow him.
→ Dependent: *Wherever he might go*
→ Independent: *I will follow him*
5.
So long as you know, I will be waiting for you.
→ Dependent: *So long as you know*
→ Independent: *I will be waiting for you*
6.
How he got elected, shows his determination.
→ Dependent: *How he got elected*
→ Independent: *shows his determination*
*(Note: This is a bit tricky — “shows his determination” is the main part that stands alone. The first part tells us what shows it.)*
7.
If the dress is on sale, she will buy it.
→ Dependent: *If the dress is on sale*
→ Independent: *she will buy it*
8.
Whenever you come to visit, make sure to bring food.
→ Dependent: *Whenever you come to visit*
→ Independent: *make sure to bring food*
*(This is an imperative sentence — “you” is implied. Still counts as independent.)*
9.
Unless you have the right size, don’t try it on.
→ Dependent: *Unless you have the right size*
→ Independent: *don’t try it on*
10.
When we get snow, we will go sledding.
→ Dependent: *When we get snow*
→ Independent: *we will go sledding*
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Final Answer:
1. __Because he ran__, _he was able to catch the bus_.
2. __Until the sun sets__, _I will stay with you_.
3. __As the lights dim__, _I will say good-bye_.
4. __Wherever he might go__, _I will follow him_.
5. __So long as you know__, _I will be waiting for you_.
6. __How he got elected__, _shows his determination_.
7. __If the dress is on sale__, _she will buy it_.
8. __Whenever you come to visit__, _make sure to bring food_.
9. __Unless you have the right size__, _don’t try it on_.
10. __When we get snow__, _we will go sledding_.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of independent clause and dependent clause worksheet.
