Eng. 3 U1.3 - Kids Are Inventors, Too Review

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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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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.

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What is a patent?

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A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor that allows them to exclude others from making, using, or selling their invention for a certain period of time.

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Why do inventors apply for patents?

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Inventors apply for patents to protect their ideas from being stolen by others.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you not use a comma?

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You should not use a comma when it disrupts the flow of the sentence or when it is not needed for clarity.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an example of an independent clause?

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An example of an independent clause is 'The dog is playing catch.' It expresses a complete thought.