Independent and dependent clauses 1

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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: 'When Laura looked under the microscope, she could see the cell's structure in great detail.'

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When Laura looked under the microscope,

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Carter was a wide receiver on the football team before he became the quarterback.'

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before he became the quarterback.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'As Jordan read about the giant squid, he took detailed notes about the animal's behavior.'

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As Jordan read about the giant squid,

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Unless you stay indoors all day, you should protect your skin with sunscreen.'

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Unless you stay indoors all day,

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Elizabeth's heart pounded in her chest after she ran a mile around the track.'

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after she ran a mile around the track.

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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 main clause but cannot stand alone.

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What punctuation is often used to separate dependent and independent clauses?

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A comma is often used to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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Can a dependent clause start a sentence?

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Yes, a dependent clause can start a sentence, but it must be followed by an independent clause to form a complete thought.