Independent or Dependent Clause

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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 clause: 'Although it was raining.' Is it independent or dependent?

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Dependent.

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Identify the following clause: 'She enjoys reading books.' Is it independent or dependent?

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Independent.

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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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Provide an example of a dependent clause.

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'Because I was late to the meeting' is a dependent clause.

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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'I finished my homework' is an independent clause.

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What punctuation is often used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is often used before a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') to separate independent clauses.

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Can a dependent clause be part of an independent clause?

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Yes, a dependent clause can be part of an independent clause, often providing additional information.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'since'.