Dependent and Independent Clauses

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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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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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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'You must park on the street if the broken gate doesn’t open automatically.'

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if the broken gate doesn’t open automatically

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Typewriters are a thing of the past since the computer keyboard became popular.'

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since the computer keyboard became popular

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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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Identify the underlined clause: 'We all enjoyed the dinner that Dad cooked for us.' Is it independent or dependent?

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the underlined clause: 'My mother loves to ski, while my father hates it.' Is it independent or dependent?

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the underlined clause: 'Although Kate is a writer, she works nights at a restaurant.' Is it independent or dependent?

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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, indicating a relationship between them (e.g., because, although, since).

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

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.