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independent clause

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independent clause
n.
See main clause.
independent clause
n
(Linguistics / Grammar) Grammar a main or coordinate clause Compare dependent clause
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Noun1.independent clause - a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence
main clause
complex sentence - a sentence composed of at least one main clause and one subordinate clause
clause - (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
Translations
independent clause
n (Gram) → übergeordneter Satz, Hauptsatz m


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HERE'S HOW: To start, review with students that an independent clause is simply a complete sentence; it has a subject, a predicate, and can stand alone.
Grammar with rhythm: in honor of National Poetry Month, three lyrical ... by Greenwood, Cathleen F. / Instructor (1990)
From that point, the game proceeds to larger units, including, perhaps, adding a second independent clause to create a compound sentence: "Mary writes a proposal, and Hank watches television.
The four basic principles of grammar by Kratzke, Peter / Academic Exchange Quarterly
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