Independent and Dependent Clauses Flashcard 2

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Words that connect an independent clause to a dependent clause and begin dependent clauses.

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What is a clause?

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A group of words that has a subject and a verb.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that has a subject, verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Although he was tired, he stayed up late.'

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He stayed up late.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'If you work on Saturday, you will not have time.'

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If you work on Saturday.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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To connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Although, because, since, unless.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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What is an example of an independent clause?

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She loves to read.