Independent and Dependent Clauses

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the following: 'Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.'

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Independent Clause

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Identify the following: 'Until I have my coffee in the morning.'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the following: 'Because I studied hard for my test.'

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Dependent Clause

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What is the main difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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The main difference is that independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

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Can a dependent clause be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, a dependent clause can be part of a larger sentence, usually functioning as an adjective, adverb, or noun.

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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Example: 'The beach is a lot of fun.'

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Provide an example of a dependent clause.

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Example: 'Although it was raining.'

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What role do conjunctions play in clauses?

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Conjunctions connect clauses, and they can indicate the relationship between independent and dependent clauses.