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What is an independent clause? What is a dependent clause? Give 2 examples of each.
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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
A dependent clause, on the other hand, also contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence and is often introduced by subordinating conjunctions (like "because," "although," "if," etc.).
**Examples of Independent Clauses:**
1. She enjoys reading mystery novels.
2. The sun set behind the mountains.
**Examples of Dependent Clauses:**
1. Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
2. When the rain stopped, we went for a walk.
A dependent clause, on the other hand, also contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence and is often introduced by subordinating conjunctions (like "because," "although," "if," etc.).
**Examples of Independent Clauses:**
1. She enjoys reading mystery novels.
2. The sun set behind the mountains.
**Examples of Dependent Clauses:**
1. Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
2. When the rain stopped, we went for a walk.