Dependent, Independent 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 sentence. It contains 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 sentence. It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Example of an independent clause.

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"She enjoys reading books."

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Example of a dependent clause.

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"Although she enjoys reading books."

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What conjunctions often introduce dependent clauses?

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Common conjunctions include: because, although, since, if, when, and while.

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Identify the clause: "When the rain stops."

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: "I will go to the park."

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Independent clause.

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

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A dependent clause adds additional information to an independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."