Abstract The purpose of this research was to describe the third year students’ ability in identifying independent clause and dependent clause in complex sentence using adverb clause at English Department of Bung Hatta University. The design of this research was descriptive research. The population of this research was the third year students at English Department of Bung Hatta University. In selecting the sample, the researcher used total sampling technique. The number of sample was 53 students. The result of the data analysis showed that the third year students at English Department of Bung Hatta University were classified into having moderate ability in identifying independent clause and dependent clause in complex sentence using adverb clause. It was proved by the fact that 20 students from 53 students (38%) had moderate ability. Based on the result, the lecturers are suggested to use this research as a reference to see the students’ ability in identifying independent clause and dependent clause in complex sentence using adverb clause. For students, they should study more about complex sentence. The researcher suggests the next researcher to conduct students’ ability in using Noun Clause and Adjective Clause. Key Words: Analysis, Identifying, Independent Clause, Dependent Clause, Complex Sentence, Adverb Clause.
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