What is a clause?
Punctuating Clauses / Sentence Structure

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (able to stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).
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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 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 does not express a complete thought.
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What is punctuation?
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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units, such as sentences and clauses.
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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 the two.
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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.
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Examples include 'although', 'because', 'if', 'when', and 'as if'.
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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.
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