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What is a clause?

A word that replaces a noun in a sentence
A punctuation mark used to separate ideas within a sentence
A type of sentence that expresses a strong emotion
A group of words that contains a subject and a verb (correct)

What is the function of a clause in a sentence?

To provide additional information about a noun
To indicate the speaker's uncertainty
To express a complete thought (correct)
To connect two independent clauses

What distinguishes an independent clause from a dependent clause?

A dependent clause always begins with a conjunction
An independent clause is always shorter than a dependent clause
A dependent clause expresses a stronger emotion than an independent clause
An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence (correct)

What are the two main types of clauses?

The two main types of clauses are independent clauses and dependent clauses. Signup and view all the answers

Can you provide an example of an independent clause?

Sure, an example of an independent clause is 'I went to the store.' Signup and view all the answers

Can you give an example of a dependent clause?

Of course, a dependent clause example is 'when I arrived at the store.' Signup and view all the answers

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What is a clause?

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

What is the function of a clause in a sentence?

To express a complete thought.

What distinguishes an independent clause from a dependent clause?

It can stand alone as a sentence.

What are the two main types of clauses?

Independent clauses and dependent clauses.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

I went to the store.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

When I arrived at the store.

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Study Notes

Clauses in Sentences

A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate (a verb).

Functions of Clauses

The function of a clause in a sentence is to express a complete thought or idea.

Independent and Dependent Clauses

An independent clause, also known as a main clause, is a clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause, also known as a subordinate clause, is a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

Types of Clauses

There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses and dependent clauses.

Examples of Clauses

Example of an independent clause: "I went to the store." (This clause has a subject "I" and a predicate "went to the store" and can stand alone as a sentence.)
Example of a dependent clause: "because I needed milk." (This clause has a subject "I" and a predicate "needed milk" but cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.)

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Test your knowledge of clauses with this quiz! Explore the definition and role of a clause in a sentence, as well as the differences between independent and dependent clauses.