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 complete 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 complete sentence.

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

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Dependent clause.

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

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Independent clause.

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What is the main difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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The main difference is that independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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'The dog barked loudly.'

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Provide an example of a dependent clause.

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'Because I was late.'

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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 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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What role do independent clauses play in a sentence?

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Independent clauses can function as complete sentences or can be combined with other clauses to form complex or compound sentences.

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What role do dependent clauses play in a sentence?

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Dependent clauses provide additional information to independent clauses but cannot stand alone as complete sentences.