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Explanation:

Define independent clause

An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence. This relates to Phrases and Clauses and Sentence Structure.

Analyze option A

"When the bell rings" contains a subject ("bell") and a verb ("rings"), but starts with the subordinating conjunction "When." It is a dependent clause.

Analyze option B

"After the game ended" contains a subject ("game") and a verb ("ended"), but starts with the subordinating conjunction "After." It is a dependent clause.

Analyze option C

"The students left the classroom" contains a subject ("students") and a verb ("left") and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

Analyze option D

"Although it was late" contains a subject ("it") and a verb ("was"), but starts with the subordinating conjunction "Although." It is a dependent clause.

Answer:

• (A) When the bell rings
• (B) After the game ended
• (C) The students left the classroom (Correct answer)
• (D) Although it was late