Clauses

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate. It can be independent (able to stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It does not express a complete thought and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What are some examples of subordinating conjunctions?

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include: although, because, since, unless, and while.

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Identify the type of clause: 'I will go to the store if it stops raining.'

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Dependent clause: 'if it stops raining'.

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Identify the type of clause: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Independent clause.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple independent clauses, often joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.