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 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 dependent clause in the sentence: 'Because my dog is afraid of thunder, he hides under the bed during storms.'

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Because my dog is afraid of thunder.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'We eat outside when the weather is nice.'

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when the weather is nice.

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Identify the clause type: 'As soon as Elizabeth gets home.'

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Dependent.

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Identify the clause type: 'When you make up your mind.'

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Dependent.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Let's wait here until Stephen comes home.'

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Let's wait here.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a type of dependent clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.'

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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I enjoy reading books.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining.