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Dependent and Independent Clauses

Dependent and Independent Clauses. Aaron B. Buechler Mrs. Bohs 10 th Period Honors English 12 th Grade. Definition. Clause - A group of words that contain a subject and a verb. Dependent Clause - A group of words that contain a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Dependent and Independent Clauses

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  1. Dependent and Independent Clauses Aaron B. Buechler Mrs. Bohs 10th Period Honors English 12th Grade

  2. Definition • Clause- A group of words that contain a subject and a verb. • Dependent Clause- A group of words that contain a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. • Independent Clause- A group of words that contain a subject, verb, and express a complete thought.

  3. Dependent Clauses • Dependant Clauses are marked with a dependent marker word • A word added to the beginning of an independent clause that makes it dependent • Example: When Jim studied in the library for his quiz, it was very noisy.

  4. Dependent Clauses Continued • Dependent clauses can not stand on their own. • Dependent clauses are made to fit into a sentence to perform a specific task.

  5. Types of Dependent Clauses • Adverb Clauses- Provides information about the main clause. • Why, when, where • Adjective Clauses- acts as a multi-word adjective • Ex: The bridge that collapsed in the storm will cost millions to fix. • Noun Clauses- acts as a noun • Ex: Do you know what he knows?

  6. Independent Clauses • Stands by itself as a discrete sentence • Separated from other clauses • Known as simple sentences • Not clauses

  7. Punctuation between two independent clauses • Clauses are combined in three different ways • Coordination • Subordination • Semicolon

  8. Coordination • Joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction • And, but, or, nor, for, yet, and sometimes so Ex: Jonathon considered joining the choir, but he never spoke to his friends about it.

  9. Subordination • Turns one of the clauses into a subordinate element • A clause that can not stand on its own • Uses subordinating conjunctions (also known as a dependant word) or relative pronouns • Although, because, who is Ex: Although David tried out for the team, he didn’t make it.

  10. Semicolons • Connect two independent clauses with or without a conjunctive adverb/ transitional expression • Semicolons should be used sparingly • Only use a semicolon when the clauses are closely related Ex: Maxx has a very sweet voice; many people asked him to sing at their weddings.

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