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 can stand alone as a complete sentence, containing a subject and a predicate.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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We decided to go for a walk.

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Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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Because I was tired.

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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 a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause.

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Although I love to read, I don't have much time for it.

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What punctuation is typically used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first?

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A comma is typically used.

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Can a sentence consist of only an independent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can consist of only an independent clause.

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

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Identify whether the following clause is independent or dependent: 'When the sun sets.'

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Dependent.