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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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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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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Until I showed him the North Star, Lucas disagreed.'

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'Until I showed him the North Star' is the dependent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Everyone was suspicious when I started to lead the group.'

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'Everyone was suspicious' is the independent clause.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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What is the function of an independent clause in a sentence?

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An independent clause serves as the main part of a sentence and can convey a complete idea.

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Example of a sentence with both a dependent and independent clause:

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'While the others searched for a way to shore, I looked at the sky to find my direction.'

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What punctuation is often used to separate dependent and independent clauses?

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A comma is often used to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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Can a dependent clause start a sentence?

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Yes, a dependent clause can start a sentence, but it must be followed by an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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Example of a dependent clause:

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'Before we knew it' is a dependent clause.