✏️ 1/8/25 NTI Day 5

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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. Example: 'The dog is playing catch.'

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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. Example: 'Although they do not always agree.'

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True or False: Dependent clauses have a subject and a verb.

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True

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What is the independent clause in the sentence: 'If you want to come with me, make sure you bring an umbrella.'?

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The independent clause is 'make sure you bring an umbrella.'

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What is the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Because my dog is afraid of thunder, he hides under the bed during storms.'?

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The dependent clause is 'Because my dog is afraid of thunder.'

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

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the sentence but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What punctuation is often used to separate independent and dependent clauses?

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A comma is often used to separate independent and dependent clauses when the dependent clause comes first.

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Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple independent clauses, often joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to play outside, and my brother wanted to stay inside.'