Dependent and Independent Clauses

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent clause?
Back
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of an independent clause:
Back
"Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table." This clause can stand alone.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a dependent clause:
Back
"While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the TV". This clause cannot stand alone.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?
Back
A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the independent clause: "Because it was raining, we stayed indoors."
Back
"We stayed indoors." This is the independent clause.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the dependent clause: "Although she was tired, she finished her homework."
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"Although she was tired" is the dependent clause.
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