Understanding Clauses in English

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What are the characteristics of an independent clause?

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1. Has a subject performing an action. 2. Contains a predicate (the action). 3. Has a complete meaning.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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"Dita is studying in her room."

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause, also known as a subordinate clause, cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and does not express a complete thought.

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What does a dependent clause rely on?

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A dependent clause relies on an independent clause to provide context and meaning.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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"Because it was raining."

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What is the function of a subordinate conjunction?

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A subordinate conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, making the dependent clause unable to stand alone.

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List some examples of subordinate conjunctions.

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because, although, when, if, since, while, before, after.

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause functions as an adverb and begins with a subordinate conjunction.

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Give an example of an adverb clause.

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"She went to the market yesterday after she visited her uncle’s house."