Independent and Dependent clauses

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What is an independent clause?

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A complete thought that can stand by itself as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'When the day ends'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'I had a huge cup of coffee.'

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Independent clause.

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What is the function of an independent clause in a sentence?

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It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

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

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It provides additional information but cannot stand alone.

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Identify the clause: 'The audience applauded.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Before I went to school.'

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Dependent clause.

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Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

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

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Can a sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.