independent clause

US /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt klɔːz/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt klɔːz/
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a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence, containing a subject and a predicate

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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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main clauseprincipal clause
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