Independent & 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. 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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Example of an independent clause.

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The sun is shining.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a complete sentence?

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

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the clause: 'After Amy sneezed all over the chicken salad.'

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Dependent Clause.

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Identify the clause: 'The family dog chewed on the leg of the coffee table.'

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Independent Clause.

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True or False: An independent clause can be part of a larger sentence.

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True.

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True or False: A dependent clause can express a complete thought.

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False.