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Independent/Dependent Clauses

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  • The children screamed when the mummy suddenly appeared from behind the tomb. What is the dependent clause?
    when the mummy suddenly appeared from behind the tomb
  • The witch laughed wickedly while her broom rose into the night sky. What is the dependent clause?
    while her broom rose into the night sky
  • When the monster lurched from the shadows, the townspeople screamed in terror. What is the independent clause?
    the townspeople screamed in terror
  • Because the old mansion stood at the edge of the forest, no one ever went near it. What is the independent clause?
    no one ever went near it
  • Since the fog thickened around the village, the travelers lost their way. What is the independent clause?
    the travelers lost their way
  • Since the jack-o’-lanterns glowed on every porch, the street looked alive with light. What is the independent clause?
    the street looked alive with light
  • While the vampire practiced his polite smile, his reflection refused to appear in the mirror. What would be the dependent clause?
    While the vampire practiced his polite smile
  • The children screamed when the skeletons burst from the closet. What is the dependent clause?
    when the skeletons burst from the closet
  • The scarecrow moved slightly as the wind howled through the cornfield. What is the dependent clause?
    as the wind howled through the cornfield
  • Since the vampire avoided the sunlight, he waited until dusk to venture into the small town. What would be the independent clause?
    He waited until dusk to venture into the small town
  • When the lightning flashed, the haunted mansion came into view. What would be the dependent clause?
    When the lightning flashed
  • The vampire hissed as the sunlight crept through the window. What is the dependent clause?
    as the sunlight crept through the window
  • Because the haunted mirror reflected strange shadows, no one dared to look into it. What is the independent clause?
    no one dared to look into it
  • Even though the potion smelled terrible, the witch drank it anyway. What is the independent clause?
    the witch drank it anyway
  • While the thunder echoed across the hills, the unnamed monster began to rise. What is the independent clause?
    the monster began to rise
  • When the witch stirred her bubbling cauldron, green smoke filled the air. What is the independent clause?
    green smoke filled the air
  • Although the witch’s potion shimmered a promising gold, it exploded the moment she added the dragon scale! What would be the independent clause?
    it exploded the moment she added the dragon scale
  • Although the vampire smiled politely, his fangs gleamed in the candlelight. What is the independent clause?
    his fangs gleamed in the candlelight
  • The haunted house floors creaked as the ghost drifted down the hallway. What is the dependent clause?
    as the ghost drifted down the hallway
  • When the lightning struck the crumbling mansion, the ghost in the attic let out a chilling laugh. What would be the dependent clause?
    When the lightning struck the crumbling mansion
  • When the jack-o’-lantern toppled over, sparks flew from its candle. What is the independent clause?
    sparks flew from its candle
  • When the trick-or-treaters laughed loudly, the scarecrow in the cornfield turned its head to watch them. What is the independent clause?
    the scarecrow in the cornfield turned its head to watch them
  • The black cat darted under the porch when thunder rattled the sky. What is the dependent clause?
    when thunder rattled the sky
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