Independent and Dependent 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 has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I will walk to school.'

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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. Example: 'because I can't wait for the bus.'

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Identify the type of clause: 'I will stay with you until the sun sets.'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the type of clause: 'So long as you know, I will be waiting for you.'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the type of clause: 'Go sit at the table before the food gets cold.'

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Dependent Clause

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Identify the type of clause: 'When the president arrives, he will give a speech.'

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Dependent Clause

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What is the main difference between Independent and Dependent Clauses?

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The main 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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Example: 'She loves to read books.'

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Give an example of a Dependent Clause.

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Example: 'Although it was raining.'

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What punctuation is often used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause?

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A comma is often used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause.