Independent Subordinate Clause

Choose the independent clause in the following sentence.

My mother drove me to school after she got Starbucks.

Choose the independent clause in the following sentence.

My father bought me McDonald's, and he let me get Dairy Queen.

Identify if the underlined part of the sentence is an independent or subordinate clause.

Although acupuncture is an ancient medical technique, it is still in use today.

Identify if the underlined part of the sentence is an independent or subordinate clause.

Since this technique uses no medication, some people may prefer it to prescription medicines.

Identify if the underlined part of the sentence is an independent or subordinate clause.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny needles, which are made of metal, into the skin.