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Sentences Vs Clauses

This document discusses the differences between sentences and clauses in English. A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought with a subject and verb. A fragment is an incomplete sentence missing one of these parts. A clause is a group of words that provides more information about the core parts of a sentence. There are two types of clauses: dependent clauses which cannot stand alone, and independent clauses which form a complete sentence. Dependent clauses are combined with independent clauses using commas or by placing the dependent clause first. Some examples of clauses and exercises to identify them are also provided.

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Sentences Vs Clauses

This document discusses the differences between sentences and clauses in English. A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought with a subject and verb. A fragment is an incomplete sentence missing one of these parts. A clause is a group of words that provides more information about the core parts of a sentence. There are two types of clauses: dependent clauses which cannot stand alone, and independent clauses which form a complete sentence. Dependent clauses are combined with independent clauses using commas or by placing the dependent clause first. Some examples of clauses and exercises to identify them are also provided.

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SENTENCES vs CLAUSES

ENGLISH FOR ECONOMICS

SENTENCES

Definition is a group of words that expresses a complete thought; it is an independent clause that contains a subject and a verb.

Examples

I feel very sluggish today. Feels very sluggish today. Very sluggish today.

Fragments
A fragment is an incomplete sentence. It is missing one or more of the following parts: a subject a verb a coherent thought

Example 1

Yesterday, while I was driving to work and saw a bird in the middle of the road out in the storm. Yesterday, while I was driving to work and saw a sitting bird in the middle of the road out in the storm, I thought it must have wandered away from its nest.

Example 2

When I went to the movies last week and I ran into a friend. When I ran into a friend at the movies last week, I suggested we sit together.

Clauses

A clause is a group of words in a sentence that explains more about the core parts of the sentence.

Kinds of Clauses

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand by itself, but needs an independent clause to make a sentence. An independent clause is a group of words that can stand by itself to make a complete sentence.

Since I have been in college I have learned so much.

Clauses Combination
Dependent clause + a comma + an independent clause.

Since you went away, I feel sad. Because I am late, I will not bother running an errand.

Clauses Combination
Dependent clause + an independent clause.

I feel sad since you went away. I will not bother running an errand because I am late.

Exercise 1

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Choose whether this statement is a sentence or a fragment I will go to the park Over the hill We should buy a swimming pool It is too hot outside Food and beverage now

Exercise 2
Identify the following clause as DC or IC 1. If you dont fix the car, it will continue to leak oil 2. While the car is being fixed, we will need to take the bus 3. Its not necessary to cram all night, if you have studied a little today 4. Before you begin studying for an exam, you will probably want to rest

Continue
5. I cant go to the movies since I dont have enough money 6. Whether he attends a party or not, I have decided to go 7. I will stop playing the drums when you go to sleep 8. Since you have taken your exam in Biology, you probably dont feel like studying in math 9. Until he apologizes to me for his rude behavior, I refuse to see him 10. I wore my boots because it looked like it might snow

Closing

Good luck

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