Independent Clauses &: Dependent/Subordinate
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Independent Clauses &: Dependent/Subordinate
Commas are used differently when a clause is an independent clauses or if the clause is a dependent/subordinate clauses.
Clauses are independent when they are:
a complete thought
contains a subject &amd; a predicate (object).
a complete sentence
Examples:
- I like to go to the store.
- We are going to the movies.
- The teachers at schools are really nice.
Clauses are dependent/subordinate when:
- not a complete thought
- contains a subject and a predicate(object).
- not a complete sentence
Examples:
- not a complete thought
- contains a subject and a predicate(object).
- not a complete sentence
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