Independent Clauses - Dependent Clauses - Elementary Grammar Lessons & Tests - My Schoolhouse (original) (raw)

Clauses

A clause is a group of related words. A clause has both a subject and a predicate. There are two types of clauses.

Independent Clause - An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. Here is an example: We walk to school. This sentence expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

Dependent Clause - A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. Here is an example: when the cake is done baking This clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.