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Jackson6612 Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Can a dependent or subordinate clause be a sentence?
Can a dependent or subordinate clause be a sentence?
I think it can be because it can have both subject and verb.
I think it can be because it can have both subject and verb.
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Hi Jackson Dependent or subordinate clauses are introduced by relative pronouns or subordinating conjunctions, and that is primarily what makes the thought (sentence) incomplete. For example, "Although I go to the dentist regularly" and "that Jack built" are not a complete thought s. You need the rest of each sentence in order for those clauses to make sense.
- Hi Jackson Dependent or subordinate clauses are introduced by relative pronouns or subordinating conjunctions, and that is primarily what makes the thought (sentence) incomplete.
- For example, "Although I go to the dentist regularly" and "that Jack built" are not a complete thought s.
- You need the rest of each sentence in order for those clauses to make sense.
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Hi Jackson
Dependent or subordinate clauses are introduced by relative pronouns or subordinating conjunctions, and that is primarily what makes the thought (sentence) incomplete.
For example, "Although I go to the dentist regularly" and "that Jack built" are not a complete thoughts. You need the rest of each sentence in order for those clauses to make sen
Dependent or subordinate clauses are introduced by relative pronouns or subordinating conjunctions, and that is primarily what makes the thought (sentence) incomplete.
For example, "Although I go to the dentist regularly" and "that Jack built" are not a complete thoughts. You need the rest of each sentence in order for those clauses to make sen
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Hi Amy,
That means a sentence must have a subject, a verb, and a complete thought to be a sentence. Right?
Best wishes, Jackson
That means a sentence must have a subject, a verb, and a complete thought to be a sentence. Right?
Best wishes, Jackson
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Hi Jackson
Generally speaking, the two basic necessities of a sentence are a subject and a verb. Sometimes, however, the subject is understood (in imperative sentences, for example). In my opinion, the presence of a subject and verb should not be the only considerations. A sentence should make sense and express a complete thought as well.
If you remove the word 'although' f
Generally speaking, the two basic necessities of a sentence are a subject and a verb. Sometimes, however, the subject is understood (in imperative sentences, for example). In my opinion, the presence of a subject and verb should not be the only considerations. A sentence should make sense and express a complete thought as well.
If you remove the word 'although' f
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Jackson6612That means a sentence must have a subject, a verb, and a complete thought to be a sentence. Right?What if I just cried out "Help!!!"... it would be a sentence, wouldn't it?
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YankeeDoes that answer your question adequately?Hi Amy,
Yes, it does answer my question. Thanks a lot for helping me.
Kind regards, Jackson
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Help would be an imperative sentence. The implied subject is "You."
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