Independent clause vs. dependent
This can not stand alone.
What is a dependent clause.
The person, place, thing or idea that is doing or being.
What is a subject?
Although she hurt her foot.
What is a dependent clause?
Connects ideas by using pronouns that relate to something previously mentioned and allows the writer to combine two independent clauses into one sentence.
What is a relative clause?
This can stand alone.
What is an independent clause?
The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject.
What is a predicate?
The girl ran.
What is an independent clause?
I will not go to the store where they sell potatoes.
What is a relative clause?
While he was gone.
The boy was hungry.
What is an independent clause?