(Note: You can use a comma between independent clauses only if you also use a coordinating conjunction.) Thus, it can separate two independent clauses by itself; a comma cannot separate two independent clauses unless it is followed by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

Three methods of forming compound sentences There are three ways of joining independent clauses into a compound sentence: with a coordinating conjunction (one of the fanboys); with a semicolon; or. with a semicolon and a transitional expression.

A simple sentence has just one clause. Two or more simple sentences can be combined by the use of coordinating conjunctions. Common coordinating conjunctions are: and, but, or, yet, nor, for, so, as well as, not only…but also.

Use a comma between two complete sentences joined with a coordinating conjunction. There are 7 coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, yet, so, for. Jimmy was excited about getting a lot of candy,but his mother was not thrilled.

To combine two independent clauses (complete sentences), use a semicolon or a comma and conjunction. To attach a dependent clause, use a comma if it comes before the independent clause; use no comma if it comes after the independent clause, unless it is a “contrast word” (although, though, even though, whereas).

When we take two or more independent clauses and join them together, we form a compound sentence. We usually connect the clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction, but you can also join them with a semicolon. Notice that there are three independent clauses in that example. The ducks quacked.

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence.

An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence….Rules

1. Separate independent clauses with a comma when using a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or, for, nor, so, yet).
2. Separate independent clauses with a semicolon when not using a coordinating conjunction.

An independent clause is a sentence that has a subject and a verb and requires no extra information to understand. Dependent clauses, which start with subordinating conjunctions such as “while,” “that,” or “unless,” give background information but cannot stand on their own as sentences.

1 Answer. Yes, this stands alone as a clause. The meaning is clear, with the implied subject being the audience, and the implied verb being is, making the complete sentence equivalent to: [Gang], [is] anyone going to the store?

dependent clause, independent clause. Example: Since I was tired, I decided to go to bed. When the dependent (subordinate) clause follows the independent clause, don’t use a comma before or after the subordinating conjunction (connecting word).

A dependent clause contains a subject and verb, but cannot stand on its own as a complete sentence; an independent clause includes a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought. Therefore it is not independent; it can’t stand alone as a sentence.

A COMPLEX SENTENCE has one dependent clause (headed by a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun ) joined to an independent clause. A COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE has two independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses.

A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb….Examples of Dependent Clauses

• When the president arrives.
• Because I can’t wait for the bus.
• As if he knew what was going to happen.
• Than his sister can.
• If you can work on Sundays.
• Until the sun sets.
• While flowers continue to bloom.
• Whenever you come to visit.

To identify the difference between these two clauses, look for two types of signal words that often start a dependent clause: subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns.

In language, a clause is a constituent that links a semantic predicand (expressed or not) and a semantic predicate. A typical clause consists of a subject and a syntactic predicate, the latter typically a verb phrase, a verb with any objects and other modifiers.

Clauses come in four types: main (or independent), subordinate (or dependent), adjective (or relative), and noun. Every clause has at least one subject and one verb. Other characteristics will help you distinguish one type of clause from another.

A clause is the basic unit of grammar. A clause must contain a verb. Typically a clause is made up of a subject, a verb phrase and, sometimes, a complement: I’ve eaten.

1 : a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex (see complex entry 2 sense 1b(2)) or compound (see compound entry 2 sense 3b) sentence The sentence “When it rained they went inside” consists of two clauses: “when it rained” and “they went inside.”

Steps to identifying clauses

1. Identify any verbs and verb phrases. A clause always contains at least one verb, typically a lexical verb.
2. Identify any conjunctions.
3. Check again.