Identifying Independent & Subordinate 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 subordinate clause?

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A subordinate 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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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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We decided to go for a walk.

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Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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When the sun sets.

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

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A subordinate clause adds additional information to the main clause but cannot stand alone.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'She enjoys reading books because they take her to different worlds.'

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She enjoys reading books.

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Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.'

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If you finish your homework.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'although'.

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Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly when the mailman arrived.'

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When the mailman arrived.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a subordinate clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a subordinate clause cannot.