Dependent and Independent 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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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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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Identify the clause: 'If you adjust the blinds'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the clause: 'that Dad cooked for us'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the clause: 'Kate is a writer'

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Independent Clause

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Identify the dependent clause: 'since the computer keyboard became popular'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the clause: 'as long as you want'

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Dependent Clause

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

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A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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What punctuation is often used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence?

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A comma is often used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence.

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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.