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
A dependent clause is a clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It relies on an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
A comma is a punctuation mark that is used to separate elements in a sentence, including dependent clauses when they appear at the beginning of a sentence before the independent clause.
An introductory clause is a group of words that adds more information about a noun and can be removed from the sentence without changing its meaning. It often introduces the main subject or action of the sentence.
A nonrestrictive or parenthetical element is a clause or phrase that is added to a sentence to provide extra information, but it can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence. It is often set off by commas.
An independent clause, on the other hand, is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
All these elements, such as dependent clauses, commas, introductory clauses, nonrestrictive elements, and independent clauses, contribute to the structure and meaning of a sentence.
1. Dependent clause: This is a clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs to be attached to an independent clause to make sense.
2. Comma: This is a punctuation mark that is used to separate different elements in a sentence. In relation to dependent clauses, a comma is used when the dependent clause is placed at the beginning of a sentence before the independent clause.
3. Introductory clause: This is a group of words that adds more information about a noun. It is usually placed at the beginning of the sentence and can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.
4. Nonrestrictive/parenthetical element: This refers to a clause or phrase that provides additional, non-essential information in a sentence. It is set off by commas and can be removed without affecting the overall meaning of the sentence.
5. Independent clause: This is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
6. Clause: This refers to a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can either be an independent clause or a dependent clause.