Independent and Dependent Clauses

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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 has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Example of an independent clause.

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She enjoys reading books.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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Although she enjoys reading books.

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

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An independent clause can function as a complete sentence and can also be part of a larger sentence.

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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 but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the clause type: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Independent

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Identify the clause type: 'Whenever it rains.'

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Dependent

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'If it rains tomorrow, we will stay inside.'

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If it rains tomorrow.

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

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We went for a walk.