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 complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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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 complete 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 an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'unless', and 'when'.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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I like to play soccer.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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Although I like to play soccer.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it is sunny.'

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if

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'When it rains, I stay inside.'

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I stay inside.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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Because I was tired.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.