Understanding Clauses

The video tutorial explains what a clause is, defining it as a group of words containing a subject and a verb. It distinguishes between independent clauses, which can stand alone as sentences, and dependent clauses, which cannot. Examples are provided for both types. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more content.

What is a clause?

• A group of words without a subject

• A single word

• A group of words with a subject and a verb

• A group of words with only a verb

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

• Because it was raining

• Running fast

• The children played at the park

• Before we walked home

What is the main characteristic of a dependent clause?

• It is a single word

• It does not contain a verb

• It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone

• It can stand alone as a sentence

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• She sings beautifully

• The sun is shining

• Before we walked home

• The dog barked

What must a dependent clause be attached to?

• A single word

• A phrase

• An independent clause

• Another dependent clause

What should you do to learn more about clauses?

• Ignore the topic

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• Ask a friend

• Read a book