Independent and Dependent Clauses Test

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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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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'When it rains, I like to play inside.'

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The independent clause is 'I like to play inside.'

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: '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 relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a relative clause and connects it to a noun or pronoun. Examples include 'who,' 'whom,' 'whose,' 'that,' and 'which.'

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Fill in the blank with a relative pronoun: 'The book _____ I read was exciting.'

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The correct relative pronoun is 'that.'

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

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A dependent clause adds extra information to a sentence but cannot stand alone. It often begins with a subordinating conjunction like 'because,' 'when,' or 'if.'

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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. Examples include 'although,' 'since,' 'unless,' and 'while.'

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was cold, 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 in this sentence: 'If you finish your homework, you can play outside.'

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The dependent clause is 'If you finish your homework.'