What is an independent clause?
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify a subordinating conjunction.
Back
Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'when', and 'if'. They connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound-complex sentence?
Back
A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'Even though I hate onions I still ate the pizza.'?
Back
A comma is needed after 'onions': 'Even though I hate onions, I still ate the pizza.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?
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Subordinating conjunctions are used to join an independent clause and a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
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