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: 'While the children played in the yard.'

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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 artist painted a beautiful sunset on the canvas.'

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Identify the dependent clause: 'When the clock struck midnight, the party ended.'

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Dependent clause: 'When the clock struck midnight.'

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Identify the independent clause: 'The scientist presented her findings at the conference.'

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Independent clause: 'The scientist presented her findings at the conference.'

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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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Choose the dependent clause: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Dependent clause: 'Although it was raining.'

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Choose the independent clause: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Independent clause: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because,' 'although,' 'since,' and 'when.'

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Identify the dependent clause: 'If you finish your homework, you can go outside.'

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Dependent clause: 'If you finish your homework.'