2.2 - Types of Clauses: The Pillars of Sentences
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Practice Questions
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Identify the main clause in the sentence: 'The stars twinkle in the sky.'
💡 Hint: Look for a complete thought that can stand alone.
Is 'when the sun sets' a main or subordinate clause?
💡 Hint: Determine if the clause expresses a complete thought.
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What is the definition of a main clause?
💡 Hint: Think about a complete sentence.
True or False: A subordinate clause can stand alone as a sentence.
💡 Hint: Remember the dependency of subordinate clauses.
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Construct a complex sentence using at least one main clause and two subordinate clauses.
💡 Hint: Make sure to include two subordinate clauses that add detail.
Analyze this sentence: 'The dog barked when the mailman arrived, but it stopped as soon as the mailman left.' Identify the clause types.
💡 Hint: Look for independent and dependent thoughts.
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