1. Independent clause: James was eating breakfast.
2. Dependent clause: While eating in the cafeteria. (Independent clause: He was eating in the cafeteria.)
3. Dependent clause: When we drove to Texas. (Independent clause: We drove to Texas.)
4. Independent clause: While I was sleeping, the alarm rang loudly in my ear.
5. Dependent clause: Since I was 9 years old. (Independent clause: I was 9 years old.)
6. Independent clause: Since I graduated high school, I'm excited because my future is a bit brighter.
7. Independent clause: While watching the movie, I was gripped with anticipation.