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A relative clause always begins with a relative pronoun that is substituted for a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun when sentences are combined. A relative clause functions like an adjective, giving more information on a noun.
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Unlike a dependent clause an independent clause?
An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, expressing a complete thought. In contrast, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to form a complete thought.
Does a dependent clause express a complete thought?
No, a dependent clause does not express a complete thought on its own. It relies on an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
Is a clause and a sentence similar?
They are only partially similar. A sentence is complete in itself, a clause - whether a main clause or a subordinate clause - may not be complete.
Which is a main clause?
A clause that forms a complete sentence
What are subordinate and insubordinate clauses?
An Independent clause is independent or main clause expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself as a sentence. An Subordinate clause is a subordinate (or dependent) clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence.
A clause that can stand on its own as a sentence is a It may also be called because it does not need another clause connected to it in order to be a complete sentence?
An independent clause can function as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought with a subject and a predicate. It does not rely on another clause to convey a clear meaning.
What is the complete adjective clause for this sentence that's the guy that bought me a soda?
The complete adjective clause is "that bought me a soda".
What is subordinate clauses?
A subordinate clause is a clause that can not stand alone as a complete sentence, because it does not express a complete thought
What does a dependent clause need to be considered a complete sentence?
A dependent clause needs at least a subject and a verb in order to make a complete sentence.
What clause can stand alone because its meaning is complete?
An independent clause.
What clause which can stand alone because its meaning is complete?
An independent clause.
Why is a dependent clause also known as a subordinate clause?
A dependent clause is called a subordinate clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to form a complete thought. The subordinate clause adds extra information to the independent clause, but cannot function independently.
