dependent independent clause

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains 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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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Example of a dependent clause: 'While I was playing soccer.'

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This is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of an independent clause: 'The falcon soared majestically.'

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This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is the main difference between dependent and independent clauses?

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The main difference is that independent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

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Identify the clause: 'When my mother arrives.'

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This is a dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'I failed my test.'

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This is an independent clause.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a phrase: 'get her you fools.'

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This is a phrase because it does not contain a subject-verb pair.

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Can a dependent clause be part of an independent clause?

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Yes, a dependent clause can be part of an independent clause, often introduced by subordinating conjunctions.