ACE the CSET: Independent And Dependent Clauses
For the CSET examination, you ought to know what dependent and independent clauses are.
Another term for dependent clause is subordinate clause: which means the clause is subordinate to a different element (the independent clause) and is determined by that other element for its meaning.
A dependent clause is a clause which can not exist on its own; it wants a main (or independent) clause to go along with it. For instance:
Because it was raining, I took my umbrella.
This sentence incorporates two clauses, “Because it was raining” and “I took my umbrella”. The first clause doesn’t imply something on its own. Should you say “Because it was raining”, and nothing else, individuals won’t be able to grasp what you mean. Nevertheless, “I took my umbrella” is an independent clause – we are able to perceive what it means even if it is by itself.
The difference between an independent and dependent clause rests on the appearance of 1 word.
Dependent markers include phrases like: as, after, before, until, once, since, while, when, whenever (relating to time), where, wherever (relating to place), although, though, despite,if, even if, even though, how, unless, whether, because, in order to, why, who, which, that (relative pronouns).
Consider how the addition of 1 word changes the character of the clause:
The inspector uses a dye to reveal imperfections in the metal. (independent clause)
After the inspector uses a dye to disclose imperfections within the metal… (dependent clause)
Unless the inspector makes use of a dye to disclose imperfections in the metal… (dependent clause)
Just the first example is an independent clause and a whole sentence. By adding a dependent marker reminiscent of “after” or “unless,” we turn the final two examples into dependent clauses. And since these examples are dependent, they cannot be complete sentences.
Once more, a dependent clause can not represent a complete sentence by itself. Because a dependent clause by itself is a sentence fragment, the final two examples above need an independent clause so as to make a complete sentence.
After the inspector makes use of a dye to disclose imperfections in the metal, she examines the turbine under a magnifying glass and black light.
Our customer is not going to accept our bid until the inspector makes use of a dye to disclose imperfections in the metal.
Note that dependent clauses may come before or after an independent clause. They might also be inserted into a different clause, as in this case: “The inspector, who makes use of a dye to reveal imperfections within the steel, gave last month’s high quality assurance statistics.
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