Independent clause

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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, etc.).

See also

• Comma splice
• Conditional sentence
• Dependent clause
• Relative clause
• Sentence clause structure

References

• Rozakis, Laurie (2003). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grammar and Style pp. 152. Alpha. ISBN 1-59257-115-8.

External links

• Clauses: Independent, The Tongue Untied
• Clauses, Online Writing Lab
• Independent & Dependent Clauses, My Schoolhouse