Read the given sentence. Identify whether the clause in bold is dependent or independent.

Because I cleaned my room, mom is letting me spend the night with Jim.
A. Dependent clause
B. Independent clause
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!

In the given sentence, the clause in bold has a subject and a verb, but it isn’t a complete thought. So, it is a dependent clause.

Because I (subject) cleaned (verb) my room

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Grade
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Theme
Sentence
Passing score
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