Independent and Dependent Clauses
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'
Back
The independent clause is 'we decided to go for a walk.'
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Because she was tired, she went to bed early.'
Back
The dependent clause is 'Because she was tired.'
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can an independent clause be part of a larger sentence?
Back
Yes, an independent clause can be part of a larger sentence that includes one or more dependent clauses.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation is typically used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first?
Back
A comma is typically used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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