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independent clause

 

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Noun independent clause has 1 sense
  1. main clause, independent clause - a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence
    --1 is a kind of clause
    --1 is a part of complex sentence

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Independent Clause

Definition:

An independent clause is a type of clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a full thought and contains both a subject and a predicate.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The independent clause "She loves to read" is the main subject of the paragraph.

2. An independent clause is a complete sentence on its own.

As an adjective:

1. The two independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction.

2. The speech was filled with independent clauses that tackled various topics.

As an adverb:

1. He left the room as the independent clause ended.

2. The independent clause, "She studied hard," explained why she earned top grades.

As a verb:

1. You should independent clause your writing in order to make it clearer.

2. The professor advised his students to independent clause their thoughts before presenting them.

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