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Independent and Dependent Clauses

Independent and Dependent Clauses

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English

4th - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Independent Clause?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Dependent Clause?

Back

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of an Independent Clause:

Back

"Andrea was always in a lot of trouble with her teachers." This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a Dependent Clause:

Back

"Whenever they visit the beach." This is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of a conjunction in clauses?

Back

A conjunction connects clauses. For example, 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'although' can link independent and dependent clauses.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the clause: "Unless I receive an RSVP from you by October 21st"

Back

This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the clause: "The dog barked loudly."

Back

This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.

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