Independent and Dependent Clause Test

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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 clause: 'when a six-foot snake slithered across the sidewalk.'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the clause: 'Tanya did poorly on her history exam.'

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Independent Clause

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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What punctuation is typically used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause?

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A comma is typically used when the dependent clause precedes the independent clause.

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Can an independent clause contain a dependent clause?

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Yes, an independent clause can contain a dependent clause, which adds more information to the main idea.

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Identify the clause: 'because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping.'

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Dependent Clause

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Students who want to enroll in the program must pass an admissions test first.'

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Independent Clause