Independent or Dependent Clause practice

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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 type of clause: 'Although he is a little older.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'How are you doing on this?'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'When she's not at school,'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'After they leave school on Friday,'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Mrs. Starnes has known Mr. Starnes for 16 years.'

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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 main clause but cannot stand alone.

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Can a dependent clause be used as a part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, a dependent clause can be used as part of a larger sentence, typically connected to an independent clause.

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What punctuation is often used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence?

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A comma is often used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence.