3.2 Kinds of 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 clause: 'who perform well in tournaments.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'that the research on this point is inconclusive.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'While not every gamer will become famous from streaming on Twitch.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Some people view videogames as a waste of time.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'Games can help students obtain scholarships.'

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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 is the function of an independent clause in a sentence?

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An independent clause serves as the main part of a sentence and can convey a complete idea.

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Example of a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.