Independent VS 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 sentence. It contains 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 sentence. It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Example of an independent clause.

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"The dog barked loudly." This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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"Because I was late." This is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the main difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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The main difference is that independent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

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Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple independent clauses, often joined by conjunctions like 'and' or 'but'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'while'.

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Identify the clause: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."

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This sentence contains one independent clause ('we went for a walk') and one dependent clause ('Although it was raining').

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.