Lanaguage Flashcard Review-Phrases, Clauses, DGP, Word Roots

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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.

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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.

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

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Although it was raining.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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She enjoys reading books.

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What is the function of a clause in a sentence?

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Clauses function as building blocks of sentences, providing essential information and structure.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that work together but do not contain both a subject and a verb. It does not express a complete thought.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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Because I was tired.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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I finished my homework.

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A clause contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.

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What is a word root?

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A word root is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning, from which other words can be formed.