Identifying Clauses Flashcard Q 24-25

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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. Example: 'While the children played in the yard.'

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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. Example: 'We explored the forest trail and discovered a hidden waterfall.'

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Dependent clause: 'Although it was raining'.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Independent clause: 'the sky turns orange'.

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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. It often begins with subordinating conjunctions like 'although,' 'because,' or 'while.'

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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, expressing a complete thought and can stand alone.

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Choose the dependent clause: 'If it snows tomorrow, we will stay home.'

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Dependent clause: 'If it snows tomorrow'.

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Choose the independent clause: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Independent clause: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'although,' 'because,' 'since,' and 'while.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was late, we decided to continue our game.'