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Which part of the sentence provides extra information and cannot stand alone?
Which part of the sentence provides extra information and cannot stand alone?
- The young men are ill-equipped and poorly paid
- These young men work daily in dangerous conditions
- who are often ill-equipped themselves and poorly paid (correct)
- to help climbers achieve their goals
What is the relationship between the independent clause and the dependent clause in the complex sentence?
What is the relationship between the independent clause and the dependent clause in the complex sentence?
- The dependent clause serves as the main idea of the sentence
- The dependent clause contradicts the independent clause
- The dependent clause is irrelevant to the independent clause
- The dependent clause provides an explanation for the independent clause (correct)
How many independent clauses are present in the sentence provided?
How many independent clauses are present in the sentence provided?
- Three
- Four
- One
- Two (correct)
Which statement is true regarding the structure of the sentence?
Which statement is true regarding the structure of the sentence?
Which of the following accurately describes the nature of the work performed by the young men?
Which of the following accurately describes the nature of the work performed by the young men?
Flashcards
Independent Clause
Independent Clause
A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
Dependent Clause
Dependent Clause
A clause that cannot stand alone and provides additional information.
Complex Sentence
Complex Sentence
A sentence that contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.
Topic of the Sentence
Topic of the Sentence
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Purpose of Dependent Clauses
Purpose of Dependent Clauses
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Study Notes
Independent Clauses
- Young men are often ill-equipped and poorly paid.
- Young men work daily in dangerous conditions to help climbers achieve their goals.
Dependent Clause
- Who are often ill-equipped themselves and poorly paid. (Describes the young men but cannot stand alone)
Complex Sentence Structure
- The sentence shows a relationship between the independent and dependent clauses. The dependent clause provides additional detail about the young men, supporting the independent clause.
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