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Independent vs. Dependent Clauses

Independent vs. Dependent Clauses

Independent Clause § A group of words that contains a subject and verb and

Independent Clause § A group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence. § Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.

Dependent Clause § When Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.

Dependent Clause § When Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz. § A group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. § A dependent clause cannot be a sentence. § Often a dependent clause is marked by a dependent marker word.

Dependent Marker Words § Some common dependent markers are after, although, as if, because,

Dependent Marker Words § Some common dependent markers are after, although, as if, because, before, even if, even though, if, in order to, since, though, unless, until, whatever, whenever, whether, and while.

Independent or Dependent? 1. The Alps in Switzerland are breathtaking. 2. Our planets revolve

Independent or Dependent? 1. The Alps in Switzerland are breathtaking. 2. Our planets revolve around the sun. 3. When the president arrives. 4. Because I can’t wait for the bus. 5. It is very important to brush your teeth twice a day. 6. We can hardly wait to see the movie. 7. As if he knew what was going to happen. 8. Than his sister can. 9. If you can work on Sundays. 1. She did it anyway. 2. Until the sun sets. 3. While flowers continue to bloom. 4. The quarterback dropped the football. 5. Whenever you come to visit. 6. Since I don’t have enough money. 7. Although I had never considered it. 8. She needs to practice more. 9. Unless you have the right size.

Connecting Dependent/Independent Clauses § Strategy #1: Add a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma:

Connecting Dependent/Independent Clauses § Strategy #1: Add a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma: § Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz, and he aced it! § What are the two independent clauses in this sentence? § Strategy #2: Add more information: § When Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz, he aced it! § What are the two independent clauses in this sentence? § What else did I have to add? Why?

Mistakes to avoid – Fragment § A fragment is another term for a dependent

Mistakes to avoid – Fragment § A fragment is another term for a dependent clause (incomplete sentence) § Because I didn’t like her.

Mistakes to avoid – Run-on § Combining two independent clauses without proper punctuation. §

Mistakes to avoid – Run-on § Combining two independent clauses without proper punctuation. § I didn’t like her she was mean.

Mistakes to avoid – Comma Splice § Combining two independent clauses with a comma

Mistakes to avoid – Comma Splice § Combining two independent clauses with a comma but no coordinating conjunction § I didn’t like her, she was mean.

Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices Exercises https: //www. quia. com/quiz/1054512. html

Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices Exercises https: //www. quia. com/quiz/1054512. html

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