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, the school will be canceled on Thursday.