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Understanding Clauses in Grammar

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What is the primary characteristic of an independent clause?

It starts with a subordinating conjunction.
It is always connected to a dependent clause.
It expresses a complete thought. (correct)
It does not have a subject or verb.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

Although it was raining. (correct)
The dog barked loudly.
She sings beautifully.
We went to the park.

Which word typically starts a dependent clause?

Although (correct)
But
And
For

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

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How is a dependent clause typically used within a sentence?

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Independent Clause

A group of words containing a subject and a verb that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Dependent Clause

A group of words containing a subject and a verb that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Subordinating Conjunction

A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Complete Thought

A complete thought expressed in a sentence.

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Incomplete Thought

A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.