Independent and Dependent Clauses

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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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Is 'Shazia could not catch the bus' an independent or dependent clause?

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Independent

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Is 'If you subscribe to this online service' an independent or dependent clause?

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Dependent

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A sentence will ________ have an independent clause.

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always

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Is 'I want to visit the zoo' an independent or dependent clause?

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Independent

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What does an independent clause need to be complete?

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An independent clause needs a subject and a verb to express a complete thought.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause.

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What is an example of an independent clause?

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'She enjoys reading books' is an independent clause.