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 dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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'Although it was raining' is the dependent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'She will go to the party if she finishes her homework.'

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'She will go to the party' is the independent clause.

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What is the 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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What punctuation is typically used before a dependent clause when it follows an independent clause?

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A comma is typically used before a dependent clause when it follows an independent clause.

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

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'Because it was late, I decided to go home.' (Dependent: 'Because it was late'; Independent: 'I decided to go home.').

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because,' 'although,' 'if,' and 'when.'

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How can you identify a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause often begins with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and a phrase?

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A dependent clause has both a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not have both.