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 clause: 'Although it was raining.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'She went to the store.'

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Independent clause.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, and while.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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Identify the clause: 'If you study hard.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'They will pass the exam.'

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Independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.