Independent and Dependent 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 relies on an independent clause to form a complete 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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TRUE or FALSE: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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False

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What does a dependent clause rely on to create a full sentence?

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A dependent clause relies on an independent clause.

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Can a sentence exist without an independent clause?

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No, a sentence will always have at least one independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'She loves to read.'

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'She loves to read' is an independent clause.

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

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

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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'Because I was tired' is an example of a dependent clause.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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'I finished my homework' is an example of an independent clause.