Match the correct definitions to the vocabulary word.
Dependent clause
A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence
comma
A dependent clause at the beginning of the sentence before the independent clause
Introductory clause
A group of words that adds more information about a noun and can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence
nonrestrictive/parenthetical element
A clause that does not express a complete thought and can not stand along as a sentence
Independent Clause
A group of words that contains a subject and a verb
Clause
F. a punctuation mark that sets off certain clauses and nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements
Dependent clause: A clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand along as a sentence
Comma: A punctuation mark that sets off certain clauses and nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements
Introductory clause: A dependent clause at the beginning of the sentence before the independent clause
Nonrestrictive/parenthetical element: A group of words that adds more information about a noun and can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence
Independent clause: A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence
Clause: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb
Dependent clause: A clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Comma: A punctuation mark that sets off certain clauses and nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
Introductory clause: A dependent clause at the beginning of the sentence before the independent clause.
Nonrestrictive/parenthetical element: A group of words that adds more information about a noun and can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Independent clause: A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
Clause: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb.