An independent clause, also known as main or principal clause is one which can stand on its own. An independent clause contains a subject and a verb that form a complete sentence that stands on its own.
An independent clause.
An independent clause.
"I finished my homework." This clause has a subject ("I") and a predicate ("finished my homework") and forms a complete thought.
Another word for a dependent clause is a subordinate clause. This type of clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and typically begins with a subordinating conjunction, such as "because," "although," or "if." It relies on an independent clause to provide complete meaning.
A subordinate clause is a clause that can not stand alone as a complete sentence, because it does not express a complete thought
The subordinate clause is "when it rains," as it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is dependent on the main clause for its meaning.
An example of a dependent clause using "who" is: "who lives next door." This clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it relies on the rest of the sentence for context and meaning.
A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence is called an independent clause. It contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. For example, "She enjoys reading" is an independent clause because it conveys a complete idea and does not require additional information to be understood.
It is an independent clause, because it is a complete sentence. "She turned to look" can stand alone.
Only an independent clause can stand independently. A dependent clause is dependent on an independent clause.
An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, expressing a complete thought. In contrast, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to form a complete thought.
Another term for a dependent clause is a subordinate clause. It is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is dependent on another clause to provide context and meaning.