Question

Explain what the difference is between an independent clause and a dependent clause. Your answer should be 2 to 3 sentences.

Answer 1

independent clause consist of the subject and a verb to complete one thought
e.g He ran fast
while dependent clause also consist subject and verb but cannot be complete as one thought
e.g When we arrive in class........

Answer 2

Hello there!

Explanation: Independent clause it express complete thoughts. It can also stand alone as sentences. It has a subject and a verb. Differentiate between independent and dependent clauses by checking to see whether the clause expresses a complete thought. Dependent clauses it does not express by complete thoughts. It cannot stand alone as sentences. It has a subject and a verb.

Independent clauses sentences: Chris will finish it. The cat's toy is lost.

Dependent clauses sentences: When the party begins. Since Alyssa has a new game.

For example of independent clauses:

1. I was late.

2. We had a good time.

3. We will meet again tomorrow.

For example of dependent clauses:

1. Even though I was late.

2. Because we had a good time.

3. When we meet again tomorrow.

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