Clauses

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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 usually begins with a subordinating conjunction and provides additional information.

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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 contains a subject and a verb.

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause is a type of dependent clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It answers questions like when, where, why, and how.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause, also known as a relative clause, is a type of dependent clause that describes or modifies a noun in a sentence.

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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 dependent clause.

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"when the bell rings" is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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"The blue car is parked in the garage" is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is the function of an adverb clause in a sentence?

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An adverb clause modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, providing information about time, place, reason, or manner.

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What is the function of an adjective clause in a sentence?

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An adjective clause modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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Identify the clause: "which is my father's"

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This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone and provides additional information about the noun.