Clauses Test Review

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the clause: 'Before you begin studying for the exam, you will probably want to rest.'

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The clause 'you will probably want to rest' is an independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'If you are struggling, you can ask your teacher for help.'

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The clause 'If you are struggling' is a dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Whether she attends the party or not, I have decided to go.'

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The clause 'Whether she attends the party or not' is a dependent clause.

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a dependent clause and relates it to the main clause. Examples include 'who,' 'whom,' 'whose,' 'which,' and 'that.'

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Complete the sentence: 'Enes is one of the best students in class .......... is also a good swimmer.'

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The correct word is 'who': 'Enes is one of the best students in class who is also a good swimmer.'

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow and clarity of writing.

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Combine the sentences: 'I dropped a glass. The glass was new.'

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I dropped a glass which was new.

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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 be independent or dependent.