Question

What is the independent clause in this sentence?

Whenever there is a bluegrass festival, Dad goes and takes along his banjo.

Answer 1

"Dad goes and takes along his banjo."

Because this phrase can work as a sentence by itself, but the first part, "Whenever there is a bluegrass festival," cannot be its own sentence. When said by itself, it feels like there should be more to it.

Answer 2

Answer:

dad goes along and takes his banjooo

Explanation: