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The document discusses independent and dependent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought, such as "He recovered the watch that he had lost." A dependent or subordinate clause has a subject and predicate but cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought, such as "We started when the sun rose." The document provides examples of underlining independent clauses in sentences in part A and dependent clauses in sentences in part B.

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The document discusses independent and dependent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought, such as "He recovered the watch that he had lost." A dependent or subordinate clause has a subject and predicate but cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought, such as "We started when the sun rose." The document provides examples of underlining independent clauses in sentences in part A and dependent clauses in sentences in part B.

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Independent & Dependent clauses


• A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate. There are two
kinds of clauses: independent clauses and dependent or subordinate clauses.
• An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a
complete thought.
• EXAMPLE: He recovered the watch that he had lost.

A. Underline the independent clause in each sentence below.


1. We arrived last because we couldn't find the theatre.
2. The play started before we found our seats.
3. We got one of the special programs that were being sold.
4. When the play was over, the audience applauded.
5. After we saw the show, we went for a walk.
6. Although the night was cool, the walk was enjoyable.
7. While we were walking, I noticed the moon.
8. Since it was a full moon, it was shining brightly.
9. We walked along the lake until it became very late.
10. By the time I got home, it was almost midnight.

• A dependent or subordinate clause has a subject and predicate but cannot stand
alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
• A dependent clause must be combined with an independent clause to make a
sentence.
• EXAMPLE: We started when the sun rose.

B. Underline the dependent or subordinate clause in each sentence below.


1. Japan is a country where some trains travel at very fast speeds.
2. The airplane that we saw can land in only a few airports in this country.
3. Henry Hudson did not actually discover the strait that bears his name.
4. When you respect others, you win respect for yourself.
5. Diego found the new job that was perfect for him.
6. Colleen is the one who was elected without a run-off.
7. The coin that I purchased is an old nineteenth century penny.
8. When I awoke, it was broad daylight.
9. Those who would control others must first control themselves.
10. The camel is the only pack animal that can stand the test of the Sahara.

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