Before we do that, let us know first what is a dependent and independent clause.
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IndependentClause
contains a subject and a verb.
can stand alone as a sentence.
express a complete thought without a subordinating conjunction.
Example:
Kiel is sleeping. ( a sentence! )
Dependent Clause
contains a subject and a verb.
cannot stand alone as a sentence.
does not express a complete thought.
usually starts with a subordinating conjunction. (e.g, as, after, although, before, because, even, even if, if, unless, so, so that, since, when, while..etc.,)
Example:
because he was tired. ( not a sentence! )
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3 Dependent Clauses
Although he speaks often,
If you can pass the exam,
Eventhough I slept for hours,
3 Independent Clause
He advices people very well.
I will treat you to dinner.
I still feel sleepy.
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( hope you get my explanations even though it’s sooo complicated. just always remember that Independent Clauses can stand alone as a sentence. IC sentences makes sense and express a complete thought. Dependent Clauses usually starts with a subordinating conjunction, so it’s easy to say that it’s an example of DC. Also, DC doesn’t make sense and cannot be a sentence. )
Answers & Comments
Before we do that, let us know first what is a dependent and independent clause.
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Independent Clause
Example:
Dependent Clause
Example:
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3 Dependent Clauses
3 Independent Clause
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( hope you get my explanations even though it’s sooo complicated. just always remember that Independent Clauses can stand alone as a sentence. IC sentences makes sense and express a complete thought. Dependent Clauses usually starts with a subordinating conjunction, so it’s easy to say that it’s an example of DC. Also, DC doesn’t make sense and cannot be a sentence. )