Independent and Dependent Clause Test

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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 sentence. It contains a subject and a verb and 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 sentence. It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the clause: 'Although it was raining'.

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Dependent Clause.

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Identify the clause: 'She enjoys reading books'.

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Independent Clause.

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What is a key characteristic of an independent clause?

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It expresses a complete thought and can function as a standalone sentence.

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What is a key characteristic of a dependent clause?

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It does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Example of an independent clause: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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This is an independent clause because it has a subject ('The dog') and a verb ('barked') and expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a dependent clause: 'Because I was tired'.

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This is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What conjunctions often introduce dependent clauses?

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Common conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', and 'since'.

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Can a dependent clause be part of an independent clause?

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Yes, a dependent clause can be part of an independent clause, providing additional information.