Independent and Subordinate Clauses

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What is a SUBORDINATE Clause?

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A clause that can't stand by itself because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is an INDEPENDENT Clause?

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A clause that can stand by itself because it expresses a complete thought.

Front

Identify the type of clause: 'Because he eats so much'.

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Subordinate

Front

Identify the type of clause: 'He eats Chick-fil-a every day.'

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Neither

Front

Identify the type of clause: 'He is very fat like a cow.'

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Neither

Front

Identify the type of clause: 'Although Bob is fat'.

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Subordinate

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What is the main function of a SUBORDINATE Clause in a sentence?

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To provide additional information but cannot stand alone.

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What is the main function of an INDEPENDENT Clause in a sentence?

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To express a complete thought and can stand alone.

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Give an example of a SUBORDINATE Clause.

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Although it was raining.

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Give an example of an INDEPENDENT Clause.

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She loves to read.