What is a clause?
Clauses

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can express a complete thought (independent clause) or an incomplete thought (dependent clause).
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It does not express a complete thought and relies on an independent clause.
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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'
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The subject is 'The cat.'
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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The children are playing in the park.'
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The subject is 'The children.'
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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?
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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.
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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?
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The verb in a sentence expresses the action or state of being of the subject.
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