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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Example of an independent clause.

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"I forgot my homework." This clause can stand alone.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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"Since I went to the football game to see you yesterday." This clause cannot stand alone.

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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 sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

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Can a dependent clause be part of a larger sentence?

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

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause (e.g., because, since, although).

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Identify the clause: "Although it was raining."

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This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone.

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Identify the clause: "She loves to read books."

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This is an independent clause because it can stand alone.