Written by Z.E. and S.G. (B/E block); edited by Mrs. Adkins: A dependent clause is part of a sentence that cannot stand alone. An independent clause is a part of a sentence that can stand alone. Independent and dependent clauses work together and make sentences that make sense. Here are some examples: Over the weekend (dependent clause)/I spend two hours playing tennis (independent clause). Together, they make a complete sentence: Over the weekend, I spent two hours playing tennis. There can be no dependent clause without an independent clause, because a dependent clause is not a complete sentence. An independent clause can be a sentence without a dependent clause. Here is another example: When I bought a rainbow loom, I made bracelets, and I sold them. (Dependent clause, independent clause, independent clause). When writing a book or story, an author may use a dependent clause alone when people are talking (dialogue).
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ReplyDeleteI feel that Z.E. and S.G. wrote an upright definition of Dependent and dependent clauses. I agree with what they said about dependent clauses and when they are acceptable. When texting, writing a diologue, and when talking with friends in person, it is appropriate to use. However, when it comes to independent clauses, it is appropriate to use it when writing an essay, when texting, when talking, and any other way to have a conversation. S.G. and Z.E. made a perfect definiton of independent and dependent clause. P.S. Great examples!
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