Dependent, Independent Clauses

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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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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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Identify the following: 'Although it was raining.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the following: '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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What punctuation is typically used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause?

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A comma is typically used when the dependent clause precedes the independent clause.

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Provide an example of a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause.

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Although it was late, I decided to go for a walk.

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What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in dependent clauses?

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Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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List some common subordinating conjunctions.

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

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.