Dependent and Independent Clauses

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Jenna Black
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Dependent Clause
(Subordinate Clause)
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Definition: A group of words that contains a subject and verb but cannot stand alone as a complete though.
Example: "When Mayor Bloomberg implemented laws" (needs an independent clause to complete the thought)
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Independent Clause
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Definition: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought; can stand alone as a sentence.
Example: "The public is simply ill-informed."
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Noun Clause
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Definition: A dependent clause that functions as a noun in the sentence (as subject, object, or complement)
Example: "that obesity is an issue" (functions as direct object in "I agree that obesity is an issue")
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Relative Clause
(Adjective Clause)
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Definition: A dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun
Example: "I respect being given information that enables me to make an informed decision."
Relative pronoun used: "that" which answers "which information?"
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Adverbial Clause
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Definition: A dependent clause that functions as an adverb, telling when, where, why, or under what condition
Example: "When he insisted on calorie counts being posted" (tells when)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The key to identifying clauses is to:
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Look for subject verb pairs.
Determine if the clause can stand on its own.
Notice the connecting words in the sentence.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Subordinating Conjunctions
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They start dependent clauses.
Examples: when, if, because, although, unless, since, while, before, after.
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