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Clause types

We look into dependent vs independent clauses.

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Clause types
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Independent clauses

  • It can stand on its own as a sentence. Is a complete thought.
  • It has at least one subject and verb.

Dependent clauses

  • It can't stand on its own as a sentence. Is not a complete thought.
  • It contains a subject and verb.