Identify the independent clause in the following sentence.

Question

Before electric lighting was invented, people used candles to light their homes at night.

a. Before electric lighting was invented

b. people used

c. people used candles to light their homes at night

d. to light their homes at night

Some members of my family said it was B, and my mom said it was C. Who am I to depend on?

Answer 1

Learn how to identify an independent clause and depend upon yourself!

Study this site carefully.

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/mainclause.htm

Who do you think is right?

Answer 2

An independent clause is one that can stand on its own as a complete sentence. You take it from there.

Answer 3

I buddied up with my mom on this.

Answer 4

Mom is right again! Aren't moms always right? <g>

But, learn this for yourself. The site I posted for you has an excellent explanation and clear examples.

Answer 5

Thank you, Ms. Sue. Sorry for being a pain. Don't worry, I took notes about it. (:

Answer 6

You're very welcome, Emerson. You are not a pain. I enjoy helping you. :-)

Answer 7

Thank you! I never like clauses and stuff related to that.

Answer 8

B
B
C
A
D
A
C
A
C
D
C
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