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Independent clause

In traditional grammar, an independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.

Independent clauses can be joined by using a semicolon or by using a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet, etc.).

In the following example sentences, independent clauses are underlined, and conjunctions are in bold.

Single independent clauses:

Multiple independent clauses:

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