We baked cookies, so the house smells amazing.
two independent clauses
I’ll call you when I get home.
1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause
I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.
two independent clauses
We’ll start dinner after Dad arrives.
1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause
He passed the test even though it was difficult.
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She loves reading fantasy novels, and he prefers science fiction.
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They studied hard for the exam, yet they were still nervous.
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When the bell rings, we’ll head to class.
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If you need help, just raise your hand.
1 dependent clause + 1 independent clause
While I was cooking, the phone rang.
1 dependent clause + 1 independent clause
The kids played outside until it got dark.
1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause
He can drive us to the beach, or we can take the bus.
two independent clauses
She couldn’t finish her homework because the power went out.
1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause
Because she missed the bus, she was late for school.
1 dependent clause + 1 independent clause