Clauses Subordinating and Coordinating Conjunctions

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is an independent clause?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Common coordinating conjunctions 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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What punctuation mark is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma (,) is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction: 'when', 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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'When' is a subordinating conjunction.

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Identify an independent clause: 'Because he was curious', 'Herbert performed his irresponsible experiments'.

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'Herbert performed his irresponsible experiments' is an independent clause.

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Identify a dependent clause: 'Although she loved Sir Reginald', 'Lady Penelope's pink fuzzy slippers'.

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'Although she loved Sir Reginald' is a dependent clause.

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

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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

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An independent clause serves as a complete thought and can function as a standalone sentence.