Independent or Dependent Clause

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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 following clause: 'Although it was raining'. Is it independent or dependent?

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Dependent

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Identify the following clause: 'She enjoys reading books'. Is it independent or dependent?

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Independent

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

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the main clause but cannot stand alone.

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Provide an example of a dependent clause.

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Because I was late to the meeting.

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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The dog barked loudly.

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What punctuation is typically used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first?

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A comma is typically used.

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What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?

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A clause contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.

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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.