Mastering Independent and Dependent Clauses
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Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

  • A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb.
  • When you want to use commas and semicolons in sentences.
  • Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz. (correct)
  • This page is brought to you by the OWL at Purdue University.

    • Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

  • When you want to use commas and semicolons in sentences. (correct)
  • Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.
  • This page is brought to you by the OWL at Purdue University.
  • A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb.

    • What is the purpose of recognizing dependent and independent clauses?

  • To study chemistry in the Sweet Shop.
  • To understand the definitions of clauses.
  • To use commas and semicolons correctly.
  • To determine if a sentence is a fragment or not. (correct)

    • What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

    <p>An independent clause is a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot be a sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an independent clause?

    <p>Cannot be a fragment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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