dependent
A clause that does not make sense without the presence of another clause is called a dependent clause.
dependent clause
The Elastic Clause
Dependent
dependent
Yes, it is. That is why it is called "a dependent clause." It is dependent upon the independent clause.
main clause; independent clause
An independent clause can function as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought with a subject and a predicate. It does not rely on another clause to convey a clear meaning.
An insubordinate clause is just another word for an Independent clause. A subordinate clause is just another word for a Dependent clause. An Independent clause is a sentence that can stand by itself and a dependent clause can't stand by itself.
Dependent Clause
The Elastic Clause
An alternative term for a main clause is an independent clause.