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Dependent clause: A dependent clause is a group of words that also contains a subject and a verb, but it is not a complete thought. Because it is not a complete thought, a dependent clause cannot stand on its own as a sentence; it is dependent on being attached to an independent clause to form a sentence.

Independent clause: An independent clause is a group word that can stand alone s a sentence. It has both a subject and a verb and forms a complete thought. Independent clauses make clear communication possible, whether we're writing or speaking.