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Which of the following is true about an independent clause?
Which of the following is true about an independent clause?
- It must be attached to a dependent clause to become complete.
- It is a subordinate clause.
- It is not a complete sentence.
- It contains a subject and a verb. (correct)
What does a subject in a sentence do?
What does a subject in a sentence do?
- Determines the object in a sentence.
- Expresses what the person, animal, place, thing, or concept does. (correct)
- Determines the prepositional phrase in a sentence.
- Determines the verb in a sentence.
What does a verb in a sentence do?
What does a verb in a sentence do?
- Determines the subject in a sentence.
- Determines the prepositional phrase in a sentence.
- Expresses what the person, animal, place, thing, or concept does. (correct)
- Determines the object in a sentence.
What is a dependent clause also known as?
What is a dependent clause also known as?
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How can you determine the subject in a sentence?
How can you determine the subject in a sentence?
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Study Notes
Independent Clause
- An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
- It expresses a complete thought and does not rely on any other clause for meaning.
Subject in a Sentence
- The subject indicates who or what the sentence is about.
- It often performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.
Verb in a Sentence
- A verb describes the action, occurrence, or state of being in the sentence.
- It conveys what the subject does or what happens to the subject.
Dependent Clause
- A dependent clause, also known as a subordinate clause, cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
- It relies on an independent clause to provide meaning and context.
Determining the Subject
- To identify the subject in a sentence, ask "who" or "what" is performing the action of the verb.
- The subject typically precedes the verb in declarative sentences.
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