Meaning of the word "independent clause" in English
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independent clause
US /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt klɔːz/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt klɔːz/
Noun
1.
a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence, containing a subject and a predicate
Example:
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An independent clause expresses a complete thought.
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The sentence 'She sings beautifully' is an independent clause.
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