Independent v Dependent Clauses

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

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.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

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.

Front

Identify the type of clause: 'When I heard that the Fortnite craze was over.'

Back

Dependent clause.

Front

Identify the type of clause: 'I was ecstatic.'

Back

Independent clause.

Front

What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

Back

A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

Front

Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

Back

Yes, a sentence can have multiple independent clauses, often joined by coordinating conjunctions.

Front

What punctuation is typically used to separate independent clauses?

Back

A comma is typically used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause.

Back

When it rains, I like to read books.

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A subordinating conjunction is a word that introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause (e.g., because, although, since, when).