Clause
A clause is a group of words containing a subject and verb. An independent clause is a simple sentence. It can stand on its own.
Examples:
- She is hungry.
- I am feeling well today.
A
dependent clause cannot stand on its own. It needs an independent clause to complete a sentence. Dependent clauses often begin with such words as
although, since, if, when, and
because.
Examples:
- Although she is hungry …
- Whoever is hungry …
- Because I am feeling well …
| Dependent |
Independent |
| Although she is hungry, |
she will give him some of her food. |
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| Whatever they decide, |
I will agree to. |
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