Directions: Decide if the clauses below are dependent or independent by
writing your answers on the blanks provided before the number.
________________1. When the temperatures drop below freezing.
________________2. Because my weight has increased this year.
________________3. My parents came home early from their trip.
________________4. The class went on a trip to the museum.
________________5. Since the lights were turned off.
________________6. First, we need to make a plan.
________________7. The thief broke into the house and stole her jewelry.
________________8. The teacher who lives next door to Rob is Mrs.
Johnson.
________________9. Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.
________________10. Because the storm knocked out the power, school
will be canceled on Thursday.