Dependent, Independent Clauses

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent clause?
Back
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of an independent clause.
Back
"I will have to make dinner." This clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a dependent clause.
Back
"Because I practice a lot." This clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to complete its meaning.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What conjunctions typically introduce dependent clauses?
Back
Common conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses include: because, although, since, if, when.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the clause: "If they take me with them."
Back
This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the clause: "She made brownies for our class!"
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This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.
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