Independent and Dependent Clauses

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What is an independent clause?

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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We decided to go for a walk.

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Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.'

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If you finish your homework.

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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 coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'unless'.

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Identify the type of clause: 'When the sun sets.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'She loves to read.'

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Independent clause.