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Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
- Although she enjoys reading.
- She enjoys reading. (correct)
- Because she enjoys reading.
- If she enjoys reading.
What is a key characteristic of a dependent clause?
What is a key characteristic of a dependent clause?
- It can stand alone as a sentence.
- It contains a complete thought.
- It has no subject or verb.
- It begins with a subordinating conjunction. (correct)
Which statement correctly describes an independent clause?
Which statement correctly describes an independent clause?
- It lacks a subject but has a verb.
- It expresses a thought that needs a dependent clause to make sense.
- It always begins with 'because' or 'if'.
- It includes a subject, a verb, and stands alone. (correct)
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Although she loves painting, she rarely has time for it.'
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Although she loves painting, she rarely has time for it.'
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Which of these sentences contains a dependent clause?
Which of these sentences contains a dependent clause?
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Which of the following distinguishes an independent clause from a dependent clause?
Which of the following distinguishes an independent clause from a dependent clause?
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Which sentence demonstrates an independent clause followed by a dependent clause?
Which sentence demonstrates an independent clause followed by a dependent clause?
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Study Notes
Independent or Dependent Clause
Identifying Independent Clauses
- Definition: An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
- Characteristics:
- Can stand alone as a sentence.
- Example: "She enjoys reading."
- Key Features:
- Has a subject (e.g., "She").
- Has a verb (e.g., "enjoys").
- Makes sense on its own without additional information.
Identifying Dependent Clauses
- Definition: A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.
- Characteristics:
- Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
- Often begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, if).
- Example: "Because she enjoys reading."
- Key Features:
- Has a subject and a verb (e.g., "she," "enjoys").
- Does not convey a complete idea; needs an independent clause to make sense.
- Example in context: "Because she enjoys reading, she spends hours at the library."
Summary
- Independent Clause: Complete thought, stands alone.
- Dependent Clause: Incomplete thought, requires additional information to be meaningful.
Independent Clauses
- An independent clause comprises a subject and a verb, delivering a complete thought.
- It can function as a standalone sentence, exemplified by "She enjoys reading."
- Essential features include:
- A subject (e.g., "She").
- A verb (e.g., "enjoys").
- Completeness, meaning it does not need extra information to be understood.
Dependent Clauses
- A dependent clause, also known as a subordinate clause, contains a subject and a verb, yet fails to express a complete thought.
- It cannot stand alone as a sentence and typically starts with subordinating conjunctions like "because," "although," or "if."
- An example is "Because she enjoys reading," which needs an independent clause for clarity.
- Key attributes include:
- Presence of both a subject and a verb (e.g., "she," "enjoys").
- It conveys an incomplete idea requiring an independent clause, such as "Because she enjoys reading, she spends hours at the library."
Summary
- Independent Clauses: Capable of expressing a complete thought and functioning independently.
- Dependent Clauses: Cannot stand alone and necessitate additional context to convey a full meaning.
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