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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Example of a dependent clause:

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Whenever I have a bad day.

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Example of an independent clause:

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I call my best friend.

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How does an independent clause begin?

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An independent clause begins with a subject.

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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, indicating a relationship between the two.

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List some common subordinating conjunctions (W.A.S.A.B.I.):

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While, Although, Since, After, Because, If.

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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 punctuation is used to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause?

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A comma is used to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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Can an independent clause contain a dependent clause?

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Yes, an independent clause can contain a dependent clause, providing more context or detail.