Independent and Dependent Clauses

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an Independent Clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Dependent Clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of an Independent Clause:
Back
"The dog barked loudly." This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a Dependent Clause:
Back
"Although it was raining." This is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a Dependent Clause in a sentence?
Back
A dependent clause adds information to an independent clause but cannot stand alone.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the clause: "Whenever they visit the beach"
Back
Dependent Clause.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the clause: "Andrea was always in a lot of trouble with her teachers"
Back
Independent Clause.
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