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 can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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Example of an independent clause.

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The cat is sleeping.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'because'.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to an independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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Identify the independent clause: 'When I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'

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I will watch TV.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'If it snows tomorrow.'

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If it snows tomorrow.

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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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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.