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If you leave a dependent clause or a phrase by itself what sentence error do you create?
sentence fragment
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What is an insubordinate clause?
An insubordinate clause is just another word for an Independent clause. A subordinate clause is just another word for a Dependent clause. An Independent clause is a sentence that can stand by itself and a dependent clause can't stand by itself.
What is a clause that cannot represent by itself?
A clause that cannot stand by itself is called a dependent clause or subordinate clause. It relies on an independent clause to provide a complete thought and cannot function as a complete sentence on its own. For example, in the sentence "Although it was raining, we went for a walk," the phrase "Although it was raining" is a dependent clause.
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.
What is it called when a clause is a sentence by itself?
A clause that functions as a complete sentence by itself is called an independent clause. It contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. For example, "She enjoys reading" is an independent clause. In contrast, a dependent clause cannot stand alone and requires an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
What is an indepedent clause?
It's a clause that makes a complete sentence all by itself. So... Julie ran outside. "Julie ran outside" is an independent clause. Julie, who is my friend, ran outside. "Who is my friend" isn't a sentence by itself, so it's a dependent clause.
What is the independent clause in if he does not turn in his paper he will not pass the course?
The independent clause (the part that can stand by itself) is "he will not pass the course". The dependent clause (the sentence fragment) is "if he does not turn in his paper".
What is a dependent and an inpendent clause?
Dependent clause is one that is dependent on other part. Independent clause always works alone by itself.
What is an indepedant?
It's a clause that makes a complete sentence all by itself. So... Julie ran outside. "Julie ran outside" is an independent clause. Julie, who is my friend, ran outside. "Who is my friend" isn't a sentence by itself, so it's a dependent clause.
Is because i said so a sentence fragment?
Yes, "because I said so" is a dependent clause. By itself it is a fragment.
What is a independent clause and dependent clause?
An independent clause is a simple sentence that is correct by itself. Examples: I ride the bus. He wrote a story. A dependent clause is not correct by itself and is usually attached to an independent clause. Example: Although I was sick, I went swimming. (The part before the comma is the dependent clause and the part after is the independent clause because it can be a sentence on it's own.)
What is the definition of dependent clause and independent clause and an example?
An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence; a dependent one cannot. An independent clause (or main clause, matrix clause) is a clause that can stand by itself, also known as a simple sentence. Independent clauses contain a subject and a predicate. Multiple independent clauses can be joined by using a semicolon or a comma plus a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). The dog is running down the street = independent clause Because its master called it = dependent clause
A clause that could be a sentence by itself is a?
main clause; subordinate clause
