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Clause

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Independent Versus DependentPlay
Understand that an independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, but a dependent clause cannot. SlideHe ran quickly (independent) because he was late (dependent).
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Relative ClausesPlay
Relative clauses begin with who, that, or which and connect extra information to a noun. SlideThe book, which I borrowed from the library, is quite interesting.
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Multiple ClausesPlay
A sentence can have multiple clauses of the same or different types to add complexity. SlideI will go to the store when I have time, and I will buy eggs.
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