CLAUSES (Independent Clause VS Dependent Clause) : Belajar JENIS-JENIS KLAUSA bahasa Inggris

Summary

This video explains the difference between independent and dependent clauses in English grammar. It defines a clause as a group of words containing a subject and verb, with independent clauses expressing complete thoughts and able to stand alone as sentences. Dependent clauses, on the other hand, cannot stand alone and require additional context. The video also introduces subordinate conjunctions, which connect clauses, and provides examples to clarify how clauses work together. It aims to enhance understanding of sentence structure and the importance of proper clause usage in writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 A clause is a group of words with a subject and a predicate (verb).
• 😀 An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
• 😀 Example of an independent clause: 'My sister is watching TV.'
• 😀 A dependent clause cannot stand alone because it does not express a complete thought.
• 😀 Example of a dependent clause: 'While my sister is watching TV...' (needs more information to make sense).
• 😀 Independent clauses are also called simple sentences.
• 😀 A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction like 'while,' 'because,' or 'if.'
• 😀 Dependent clauses rely on independent clauses to form a complete sentence.
• 😀 Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.
• 😀 Combining independent and dependent clauses helps form more complex and varied sentences.

Q & A

What is an independent clause?

An independent clause is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. It has both a subject and a predicate.

Can you provide an example of an independent clause?

Yes, an example of an independent clause is: 'My sister is watching TV.' It has a subject ('My sister') and a predicate ('is watching TV').

What makes a clause dependent?

A dependent clause cannot stand alone because it does not express a complete thought. It depends on an independent clause to make sense.

What is a subordinating conjunction?

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because,' 'although,' 'if,' and 'while.'

Could you give an example of a dependent clause?

Yes, an example of a dependent clause is: 'Because my sister is watching TV.' This clause cannot stand alone and needs more information to make sense.

What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

Subordinating conjunctions link dependent clauses to independent clauses, providing more context or details to the main idea of the sentence.

What happens when you combine an independent and a dependent clause?

When an independent clause and a dependent clause are combined, they form a complex sentence, which expresses a more complete idea.

How can you turn a sentence into a complex sentence?

By adding a dependent clause to an independent clause using a subordinating conjunction. For example: 'My sister is watching TV because it is her favorite show.'

What is the role of a subject and predicate in a clause?

The subject of a clause is the person or thing the clause is about, while the predicate is the part of the clause that tells what the subject is doing or describes the subject.

Why is 'My sister is watching TV' considered an independent clause?

'My sister is watching TV' is an independent clause because it has both a subject ('My sister') and a predicate ('is watching TV') and expresses a complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence.