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 contains 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 contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the following: 'When the day ends'

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It is a dependent clause.

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Identify the following: 'The audience applauded.'

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It is an independent clause.

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What is the main difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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The main difference is that independent clauses express complete thoughts, while dependent clauses do not.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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An example of an independent clause is 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Provide an example of a dependent clause.

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An example of a dependent clause is 'Although she was tired.'

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What punctuation is often used to separate independent clauses?

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A comma is often used before a coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses.

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What are some common subordinating conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses?

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Common subordinating conjunctions include 'because,' 'although,' 'if,' 'when,' and 'since.'