Identifying Clauses Flashcard Q 24-25

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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. Example: 'After the team practiced for hours.'

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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. Example: 'The scientist presented her findings at the conference.'

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'While the children played in the yard, the parents watched from the porch.'

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Dependent clause: 'While the children played in the yard.'

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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Independent clause: 'We decided to go for a walk.'

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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. It often begins with subordinating conjunctions like 'because,' 'although,' or 'when.'

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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, expressing a complete thought and can stand alone.

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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

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Examples include 'although,' 'because,' 'if,' and 'when.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barked.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was cold, we went for a hike.'