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Independent Clause

Independent Clause

In this lesson you will learn the definition of an independent clause and study examples of independent clauses.

Independent Clause Definition

An independent clause:
is a group of words consisting of a subject (often just a single noun) and a predicate (sometimes just a single verb)
can stand alone as a grammatically viable simple sentence
can be joined to other independent clauses (usually with a comma and a coordinate conjunction) to form a compound sentence

Independent Clause Examples

I am a bus driver. (simple sentence)
I want to be an astronaut. (simple sentence)
I am a bus driver, but I want to be an astronaut. (compound sentence)

Additional Information

Can You Find the Clauses?
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of clauses. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.

Grammar Tips

Can You Catch These Native Speaker Mistakes?
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of common mistakes. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.

Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening, reading)

A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed.
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Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.

Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening, reading)

A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.

Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.

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