Clauses

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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. 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 group of words 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 group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It does not express a complete thought and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Identify the clause: 'The family gathers when it is Thanksgiving.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Next to the best Black Friday deals they will be.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Make sure you arrive at the store early for Black Friday deals!'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'The Thanksgiving dinner will be ruined if the turkey does not cook properly in time.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'The Thanksgiving dinner was delightful.'

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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, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: although, because, since, if, when.