Mastering Independent and Dependent Clauses
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Which of the following best defines an independent clause?

  • A group of words that cannot be a sentence.
  • A sentence that does not contain a subject and verb.
  • A group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
  • A sentence that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. (correct)

    • What is a dependent clause?

  • A sentence that does not contain a subject and verb.
  • A sentence that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.
  • A group of words that cannot be a sentence.
  • A group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. (correct)

    • When is it important to recognize dependent and independent clauses?

  • When writing a research paper.
  • When speaking in public.
  • When using commas and semicolons in sentences. (correct)
  • When reading a novel.

    • Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

    <p>Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When printing this page, you must include the entire legal notice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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