Dependent and Independent Clauses

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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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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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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although it was raining.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'She enjoys reading, and she often visits the library.'

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She enjoys reading.

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

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

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What punctuation is often used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence?

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A comma is often used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Because I was tired.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'I finished my homework.'

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Independent clause.

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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 'if.'

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Provide an example of a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause.

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'If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.'