OMAN COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND
TECHNOLOGY
General Foundation Program
Level 3 Grammar
Topic/s: Dependent and Independent Clauses
Directions: Identify each item as an independent clause or a dependent clause.
Independent
1. Because it's the best solution.
Dependent
Independent
2. Working at this job is a lot of fun.
Dependent
Independent
3. It doesn't really interest me.
Dependent
Independent
4. I should have given her a ride.
Dependent
Independent
5. After the movie is over.
Dependent
Independent
6. If he ever calls.
Dependent
Independent
7. Whenever I have the time.
Dependent
Independent
8. There could be a problem.
Dependent
Independent
9. Since the last time they visited.
Dependent
Independent
10. Whenever it gets cold
Dependent
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