10 Questions
What is the purpose of using clauses in writing?
To make writing more concise
Which type of clause can stand alone as a simple sentence?
Independent clause
What do dependent clauses do to sentences?
Make them more complete and interesting
What do dependent clauses not express?
A complete thought
What can make a clause dependent?
A conjunction
What must dependent clauses be joined to in order to avoid sentence fragments?
An independent clause
What are the building blocks of sentences?
Independent and dependent clauses
Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?
Yes
What can be created by joining dependent and independent clauses?
Compound sentences
What does an independent clause have?
A subject and verb
Study Notes
- Independent and dependent clauses are building blocks of sentences.
- Independent clauses can stand alone as simple sentences.
- Dependent clauses are used to make sentences more complete and interesting.
- Dependent clauses do not express a complete thought.
- Connective words and conjunctions can make a clause dependent.
- Dependent clauses must be joined to another clause to avoid sentence fragments.
- Independent clauses have a subject, verb, and express a complete thought.
- A sentence can have more than one independent clause.
- Dependent and independent clauses can be joined to create compound sentences.
- The purpose of using clauses is to make writing interesting and fun to read.
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