dependent independent clause

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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. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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Example of a dependent clause: 'When my mother arrives.' What type of clause is this?

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Dependent Clause

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Example of an independent clause: 'She fell down the stairs.' What type of clause is this?

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Independent Clause

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the clause: 'Because I studied hard for my test.'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the clause: 'Fighting in Narnia.'

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Phrase

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What is the main difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence, while an independent clause can.

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Can a dependent clause be part of an independent clause?

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Yes, a dependent clause can be part of an independent clause, providing additional information.

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What punctuation is often used before an independent clause when it follows a dependent clause?

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A comma is often used before an independent clause when it follows a dependent clause.