LL: 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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Identify an example of an independent clause: 'He went to the store.'

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This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

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Identify an example of a dependent clause: 'Because it was raining.'

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This is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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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 punctuation is often used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence?

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A comma is often used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence.

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What is an 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.

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Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have more than one independent clause, often joined by a conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but').

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that introduces a dependent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'when'.