Dependent and Independent Clauses

What are some common subordinating conjunctions?

• because, although, since, if, and when

• and, but, or, so

• however, therefore, moreover, thus

• before, after, during, until

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A word that connects two independent clauses.

• A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• A word that introduces a list of items.

• A word that modifies a noun.

Give an example of a complex sentence.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• We went for a walk.

• It was raining.

• We walked in the park.

What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

• Independent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

• Dependent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while independent clauses cannot.

• Both independent and dependent clauses can stand alone as sentences.

• Independent clauses are always longer than dependent clauses.

What is a complex-compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence that contains multiple dependent clauses only.

• A sentence that contains no clauses at all.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

• A sentence that contains a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A sentence that is a question or an exclamation.

Why is it important to understand clauses in writing?

• It helps improve sentence structure, making writing clearer and more effective.

• It allows for the use of more complex vocabulary.

• It reduces the need for proofreading.

• It makes writing longer and more detailed.

What type of sentence contains both an independent clause and a dependent clause?

• A simple sentence

• A compound sentence

• A complex sentence

• A compound-complex sentence

What is the purpose of using dependent clauses in sentences?

• To add more information to the sentence and help to explain or clarify the main idea.

• To make sentences shorter and more concise.

• To eliminate unnecessary details from the sentence.

• To create a sense of urgency in the writing.

How can you identify a dependent clause in a sentence?

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete thought.

• A dependent clause often starts with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

• A dependent clause is always at the beginning of a sentence.

• A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.