what is the meaning of independent clause and dependent clause.

Hello ajinath,

 

In English grammar, a dependant clause is used as a conjunction with an independent clause. Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as a sentence. Instead, they modify the independent clause of a sentence or serve as a component of it.

Let us understand this with the help of the following examples of dependant clauses:

-  You will enjoy the book more than I did;

-  The only one who doesn’t possess a sense of humour is his uncle.

 

An independent clause is a group of words made up of a subject and a predicate.  An independent clause (unlike a dependant clause) can stand alone as a sentence.

 

Now, a few examples of independent clauses are:

-  "The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe;

-  "Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter;

-  Truth is stranger than fiction, etc.

 

Hope this helps!

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