Clauses

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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 type of clause: 'Because oil drilling cracks the bedrock.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Before I went to school.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'The Truman Library is in Independence, Missouri.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'After the weather cleared.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'If you want to be viewed as a leader.'

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Dependent clause.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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

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An independent clause serves as the main part of a sentence and can convey a complete thought.

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Example of a sentence with both a dependent and independent clause:

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'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' (Dependent: 'Although it was raining'; Independent: 'we went for a walk.')