Independent Clause Words
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz. A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
What are 5 examples of clauses?
Examples of clauses:. Subject + verb (predicate). = complete thought (IC)I eat bananas. = complete thought (IC)Sharon speaks loudly. = complete thought (IC)
What is a Clause? Definition, Examples of Clauses in Sentences
What are the independent marker words?
Independent marker word: A connecting word used at the beginning of an independent clause, like also, consequently, furthermore, however, moreover, nevertheless, and therefore. When the second independent clause in a sentence has an independent marker word, a semicolon is needed before the independent marker word.
Independent and Dependent Clauses | NMU Writing Center