Independent and Dependent Clauses

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a type of dependent clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.'

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The independent clause is 'The dog barked loudly.'

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

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The dependent clause is 'Although it was raining.'

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What is the function of an independent clause in a sentence?

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The function of an independent clause is to express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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The function of a dependent clause is to provide additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the clause type: 'Because I was tired.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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The independent clause is 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'If you finish your homework, we can go out.'

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The dependent clause is 'If you finish your homework.'