Understanding Dependent Clauses

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It depends on an independent clause to make sense.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'When the dog barks, the cat runs away.'

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The independent clause is 'the cat runs away.'

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Which of the following is a dependent clause? A) I will go to the store B) When the sun sets C) The cat sat on the mat

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B) When the sun sets is a dependent clause.

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Is 'After the movie ended' an independent or dependent clause?

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'After the movie ended' is a dependent clause.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The dependent clause is 'if it stops raining.'

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What punctuation is needed for the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Since I have finished my homework I can go out to play.'

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The correct punctuation is: 'Since I have finished my homework, I can go out to play.'

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What is the purpose 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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Can a sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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An example of a dependent clause is 'because I was tired.'