Which of the following is an independent clause? A

After the rain,

B

Until the bus came.

c

I don't like snakes.

D

While we waited,

Answer: C. I don't like snakes.

Explanation:

An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own as a sentence. It conveys a complete idea - in this case, that the speaker does not like snakes. It contains a subject (I) and a predicate (don't like snakes).

Dependent clauses, on the other hand, do not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone. A dependent clause provides information, but does not make sense on its own. "After the rain", "Until the bus came" and "While we waited," are all dependent clauses.