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Unit 4 Independent-and-Dependent-Clauses
Unit 4 Independent-and-Dependent-Clauses
Clauses
• An independent clause is a group of words that
contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete
thought. An independent clause is a sentence.
– Jim studied in the cafeteria for his chemistry quiz.
Examples:
– When Jim studied in the cafeteria for his chemistry
quiz. (NOT a sentence!)
– Coordinating conjunctions
• They are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, & so. (FANBOYS)
– Example:
Jim studied in the cafeteria for his chemistry quiz, but it was hard
to concentrate because of the noise.
Independent Marker Word
• Some common independent marker words are: also,
consequently, furthermore, however, moreover,
nevertheless, and therefore.