She studied hard even though she didn’t want to.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
Because I had seen the article online, I already knew what had happened.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
Even though the process is difficult, it is possible to pass the driving test.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
Whenever there is a problem, the manager should be called.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
The presentation should be held tomorrow if there are enough students.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
I missed the bus because I woke up late.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
After participating in the study, the students went back to class.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
The teacher will answer the question as soon as you ask it.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
Although there are some small problems, the newly-designed computer works.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
Proof reading the essay, the student discovered many mistakes.
Great! This is the independent clause. It can stand alone and makes sense without the other part of the sentence.
This is the dependent clause. It needs the other part of the sentence – the independent clause – in order to make sense.
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