The dependent clause in this sentence is "Even though they were exhausted..." and the independent clauses are " the seventh graders... the eighth graders."
What is the difference between a dependent and an independent clause?
- Dependent clauses do not express complete ideas, while independent clauses do.
- Dependent clauses often start with words such as even, despite, when, etc.
What is the dependent clause?
"Even though they were exhausted from their long day" = The idea is not complete.
What are the independent clauses?
- "the seventh graders held a dance that night"
- "the the eighth graders saw a play"
They express a complete idea.
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