Write and then identify the independent and dependent clauses in your complex sentences.

Independent clause = can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

Dependent clause = cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

  1. Mika went to the store.

IC : went to the store.

DC : Mika

  1. My cousin bought some flowers.

IC : bought some flowers

DC : My cousin

  1. Suzie is unboxing her present.

IC : unboxing her present.

DC : Suzie is

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