Independent and Dependent Clauses

The video tutorial explains the concept of clauses, focusing on the differences between independent and dependent clauses. Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot. The tutorial also discusses supporting conjunctions that transform independent clauses into dependent ones, providing examples for clarity.

What is a clause?

• A type of sentence

• A single word

• A group of words with a subject and a verb

• A punctuation mark

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• If you come

• Because I was late

• Although it was raining

• I run fast

What is the main characteristic of an independent clause?

• It is always a command

• It expresses a complete thought

• It is a question

• It cannot stand alone

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• Since you overworked

• She sings beautifully

• I enjoy reading

• The sun is shining

Why can't a dependent clause stand alone?

• It lacks a subject

• It is too short

• It lacks a verb

• It does not express a complete thought

What question might a dependent clause make you ask?

• What is he going to do?

• What is the weather?

• Who is she?

• Where is the book?

Complete the sentence: 'Since you overworked, ______.'

• she sings beautifully

• it is raining

• you should take a rest

• the sun is shining

Which word is a supporting conjunction?

• And

• But

• Because

• Or

What role do supporting conjunctions play?

• They turn independent clauses into dependent clauses

• They connect two independent clauses

• They make sentences longer

• They are used for emphasis

Which of the following is NOT a supporting conjunction?

• And

• Since

• Although

• Because