nIndependent Clause
–Can stand alone and still make sense
–Can be used alone as a sentence
–Can be used as part of a compound sentence w/ other clauses
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–Example: Although many years have passed, I look back fondly
on my high school years.
nDependent Clause
–MUST be connected to an independent clause for meaning
–Function as adverb or adjective
–Use “subordinating conjunction”
(although,
because, if, which, who, etc.)
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–Example: Although many years have passed, I look back
fondly on my high school years.