Question

Questions 1–2: Identify the dependent clause and circle the independent clause. 1. Since Carmen was so hungry, she stopped at the deli and bought a sandwich. 2. The train was running late as usual, so Kristen decided to call a taxi.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Since Carmen was so hungry, she stopped at the deli and bought a sandwich.

DEPENDENT CLAUSE : Since Carmen was so hungry

2. The train was running late as usual, so Kristen decided to call a taxi.

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE: Kristen decided to call a taxi.

Explanation:

A dependent clause is a clause that provides a sentence with additional information but makes no sense if it stands alone.

It has a subject and a verb.

An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own and have meaning. It contains a subject and predicate.

They can be joined to a sentence using a semicolon, a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.