Dependent and Complex Clauses

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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 cannot stand alone as a complete 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 can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Although it was raining, we stayed inside.'

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Although it was raining.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'When the bell rings, the students go outside.'

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When the bell rings.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Because she was tired, she went to bed early.'

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Because she was tired.

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What does 'while' indicate in a sentence?

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'While' is often used to introduce a dependent clause that shows time.

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What does 'although' indicate in a sentence?

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'Although' is used to introduce a dependent clause that shows contrast.

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Identify the independent clause: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The dog barked loudly.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause adds information to an independent clause but cannot stand alone.