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What is the main characteristic of an independent clause?
What is the main characteristic of an independent clause?
It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
What is the purpose of a relative clause?
What is the purpose of a relative clause?
To provide additional information about a noun in the main clause.
What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?
What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?
To introduce a dependent clause and provide additional information about the main clause.
How do adverbial clauses modify the main clause?
How do adverbial clauses modify the main clause?
What distinguishes a dependent clause from an independent clause?
What distinguishes a dependent clause from an independent clause?
How do relative pronouns introduce relative clauses?
How do relative pronouns introduce relative clauses?
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?
How do adverbial clauses function in a sentence?
How do adverbial clauses function in a sentence?
What is the key difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
What is the key difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
A clause that expresses a complete thought is called an ______ clause.
A clause that expresses a complete thought is called an ______ clause.
A ______ clause begins with a relative pronoun and provides additional information about a noun in the main clause.
A ______ clause begins with a relative pronoun and provides additional information about a noun in the main clause.
A dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence is called a ______ clause.
A dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence is called a ______ clause.
A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence is a ______ clause.
A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence is a ______ clause.
A ______ clause begins with a subordinating conjunction and provides additional information about the main clause.
A ______ clause begins with a subordinating conjunction and provides additional information about the main clause.
Independent clauses have a ______ and a predicate.
Independent clauses have a ______ and a predicate.
Examples of subordinating conjunctions include ______, although, if, and unless.
Examples of subordinating conjunctions include ______, although, if, and unless.
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Dependent and Independent Clauses
Types of Clauses
Independent Clauses
- A clause that expresses a complete thought
- Has a subject and a predicate
- Can stand alone as a complete sentence
- Examples:
- I went to the store.
- She ate breakfast.
Dependent Clauses
- A clause that does not express a complete thought
- Has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
- Begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g. because, although, if, unless, etc.)
- Examples:
- Because I was tired.
- Since I forgot my wallet.
Types of Dependent Clauses
Relative Clauses
- Introduced by a relative pronoun (e.g. who, which, that, whom)
- Provide additional information about a noun in the main clause
- Examples:
- The book, which is on the table, is mine.
- The student who got the highest grade is awarded a scholarship.
Subordinate Clauses
- Introduced by a subordinating conjunction (e.g. because, although, if, unless, etc.)
- Provide additional information about the main clause
- Examples:
- I went to bed early because I was tired.
- She studied hard for the exam although she was not feeling well.
Adverbial Clauses
- Introduced by an adverb (e.g. when, where, why, how)
- Modify the verb or action in the main clause
- Examples:
- I will meet you when I finish work.
- She sings beautifully because she has a good voice.
Note: These types of clauses can be combined to create complex sentences.
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