Independent Clause , Dependent Clause or Phrase 1.While Erica and Mike made pancakes, the rest of us watched the 6:00 news.
((the 1st part is underlined))

2.Mike is going to the concert, but Erica can't make it.
((but Erica can't make it is underlined))

3.Jumping down from the stage, Mike broke his leg.
((the 1st part is underlined))

4.I will judge the baking contest that Erica is entering.
((that Erica is entering is underlined))

5.If I remember correctly, Mike was the leader of the expedition, and Erica was the assistant.
((the first part is underlined))