Dependent and Independent

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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 has a subject and a verb and 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 has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the key difference between independent and dependent clauses.

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The key difference is that an independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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He completed his project.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is often a dependent clause.

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How can you combine an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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You can combine them using a subordinating conjunction, such as 'although', 'because', or 'if'.

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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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Provide an example of a sentence that includes both an independent and a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining, she decided to go for a walk.

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What punctuation is used when combining independent and dependent clauses?

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A comma is often used before the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.