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 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 sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'when', 'unless', and 'although'.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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I enjoy reading books.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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Although I enjoy reading books.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate ideas, items in a list, or clauses to clarify meaning.

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Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'If you want to be healthy you should exercise'?

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The comma should be placed after 'healthy': 'If you want to be healthy, you should exercise'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffel Tower.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'when'.

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Is the clause 'Since it is the weekend' independent or dependent?

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The clause 'Since it is the weekend' is dependent.

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What is the function of an independent clause in a sentence?

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An independent clause can function as a complete sentence on its own.