Weekly Flashcardizz 1/2- 1/10

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'plain' mean in the context of food?

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'Plain' means not remarkable or special; it refers to something that is simple and without embellishments.

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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 has a subject and a verb and 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 and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.'

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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The dependent clause is 'Because I was tired.'

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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, such as 'because,' 'although,' or 'while.'

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

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The purpose of an independent clause is to convey a complete thought and can function as a standalone sentence.

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

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The purpose of a dependent clause is to provide additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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Give an example of a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause.

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'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.' (Dependent: 'When the sun sets'; Independent: 'the sky turns orange.')