Independent and Dependent Clauses (Jett/Bunting)

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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 complete 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 complete 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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Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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When my mother arrives.

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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Identify the clause: 'I was watching my brother play video games.'

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Independent Clause.

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Identify the clause: 'after the movie is over.'

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Dependent Clause.

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What is the role of conjunctions in clauses?

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Conjunctions connect clauses and can indicate the relationship between them.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that introduces a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'when'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.