Clause...and Claus

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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 clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete 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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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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You should use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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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 a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'although'.

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What is an example of a sentence that needs a comma?

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Whenever you figure out the comma rule, talk to your partner!