Punctuating Clauses / Sentence Structure

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (able to stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

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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 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 does not express a complete thought.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units, such as sentences and clauses.

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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, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'although', 'because', 'if', 'when', and 'as if'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'If you can't come to me I'll go to you'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'If you can't come to me, I'll go to you.'

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although Betty practices the violin daily, she plays terribly.'

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The independent clause is: 'she plays terribly.'

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'When the president arrived, the crowd cheered.'

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The dependent clause is: 'When the president arrived,'.