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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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a type of dependent clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.'

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Identify the clause type: 'Although it was raining.'

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Dependent

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Identify the clause type: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Independent

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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 is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot stand alone and rely on independent clauses for meaning.

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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.' (Dependent: 'Although it was late'; Independent: 'I decided to go for a walk.')

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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, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'although,' 'because,' and 'since.'

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'I will call you when I arrive.'

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'when I arrive' is the dependent clause.