Independent or Dependent 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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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a type of clause that 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 type of clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Can an independent clause be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, an independent clause can be part of a larger sentence.

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What punctuation typically follows an independent clause when it is connected to a dependent clause?

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A comma typically follows an independent clause when it is connected to a dependent clause.

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Identify the following clause: 'Although it was raining.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the following 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 a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause.

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Although I was tired, I finished my homework.

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What role do conjunctions play in connecting clauses?

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Conjunctions are used to connect independent and dependent clauses in a sentence.