Why is it important to revisit the concepts of independent and subordinate clauses?

Understanding Subordinate and Independent Clauses

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To better use semicolons and colons.
To learn new languages.
To improve vocabulary.
To understand the use of commas and periods.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a key characteristic of an independent clause?
It cannot stand alone.
It requires additional information to make sense.
It contains a subject and a verb and forms a complete idea.
It always starts with a conjunction.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
Because it was raining
Although she was tired
If he arrives on time
She passed her exam
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a subordinate clause?
A clause that depends on an independent clause to make sense.
A clause that is always at the beginning of a sentence.
A clause that can stand alone.
A clause that contains no verbs.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are subordinate clauses sometimes called dependent clauses?
Because they can stand alone.
Because they rely on independent clauses to make sense.
Because they contain no subjects.
Because they are always at the end of a sentence.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example 'After he finished shopping, Lucas wore his new coat,' which part is the subordinate clause?
His new coat
Lucas
After he finished shopping
Lucas wore his new coat
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the subordinate clause 'after he finished shopping' add to the sentence?
It makes the sentence incomplete.
It introduces a new character.
It provides additional context about when Lucas wore his coat.
It changes the subject of the sentence.
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