A dependent clause cannot stand alone, though they often contain both a subject and a verb. Where independent clauses express complete thoughts, dependent clauses do not, and left on their own, ...

These are called coordinate clauses. But some clauses are subordinate to others, like “Because I enjoy watching television, I rarely go to the movies.” In this sentence, the part before the ...

When a clause is not a sentence A clause that cannot stand alone does not have a sentence’s status. Such is a subordinate or dependent clause which needs an independent clause to make a complete ...

These are called coordinate clauses. But some clauses are subordinate to others, like "Because I enjoy watching television, I rarely go to the movies." In this sentence, the part before the comma ...