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 can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has 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 complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Example of an independent clause.

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"I enjoy reading books." This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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"Although I enjoy reading books." This is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the main difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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The main difference is that independent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

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Identify the clause: "Because I like french fries."

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This is a dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: "TikTok is an app for sharing videos."

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This is an independent clause.

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What does it mean for a clause to express a complete thought?

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It means that the clause can stand alone as a sentence and makes sense by itself.

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Can a dependent clause be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, a dependent clause can be part of a larger sentence, usually combined with an independent clause.

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Example of a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause.

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"Although it was raining, we went for a walk." Here, "Although it was raining" is the dependent clause, and "we went for a walk" is the independent clause.