Independent vs Dependent Clauses

Front

Contains a subject, verb, and complete thought; can stand alone as a sentence.

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Independent clause

Front

Contains a subject and a verb, but not a complete thought. Cannot stand alone.

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Dependent clause

Front

Leaving a dependent clause or phrase alone creates what error?

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Sentence fragment

Front

Until you learn to play defense.

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Dependent clause

Front

You will have to sit the bench.

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Independent clause

Front

Embarrassed and emotionally-drained.

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Dependent Clause

Front

Ron locked himself in his room.

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Independent clause

Front

The students worked on their tests.

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Independent clause

Front

While the teacher graded papers.

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Dependent clause

Front

AAAWWUUBIS creates dependent clauses.

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True