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

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.'

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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The dependent clause is 'Because I was tired.'

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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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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because,' 'although,' 'if,' and 'after.'

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if.'

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

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The purpose of an independent clause is to express a complete thought and can function as a standalone sentence.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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The purpose of a dependent clause is to provide additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the independent clause: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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The independent clause is 'the sky turns orange.'