Question

Identify the italicized group of words in the sentence below. When we get out of school early, my mother picks me up. This group of words is a(n) _____. independent clause subordinate clause participial phrase gerund phrase

Answer 1

independent clause

Independent clauses are those that can stand on their own. Whereas, dependent clauses can not. 

Dependent clauses are used to  make independent clauses more interesting or complete. There must be an independent clause for a dependent clause to be present. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is Subordinate Clause