Mastering Independent and Dependent Clauses

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

  • When printing this page, you must include the entire legal notice.
  • Often a dependent clause is marked by a depen.
  • Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz. (correct)
  • A dependent clause cannot be a sentence.

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

  • An independent clause expresses a complete thought, while a dependent clause does not. (correct)
  • An independent clause is marked by a dependent word, while a dependent clause is not.
  • An independent clause always comes before a dependent clause in a sentence.
  • An independent clause cannot be a sentence, while a dependent clause can.

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

  • A dependent clause cannot be a sentence.
  • Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.
  • Often a dependent clause is marked by a depen.
  • When printing this page, you must include the entire legal notice. (correct)

When should you use commas and semicolons in sentences?

<p>When you want to connect two independent clauses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to recognize dependent and independent clauses?

<p>To avoid sentence fragments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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