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(The independent clauses are in blue. This sentence contains no dependent clauses) Sometimes a compound sentence contains more than two independent clauses. Example: I love conjunctive adverbs; my students love each other, and we all love holidays. Sometimes longer linking words can be used. Example: I can name several conjunctive adverbs; consequently, my friends are impressed. Definition A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Example: Because life is complex, we need complex sentences. (The independent clause is in blue.
Clauses. A clause is a group of related words. A clause has both a subject and a predicate. There are two types of clauses. Independent Clause-An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.Here is an example: We walk to school. This sentence expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. Dependent Clause-A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.Here is an example: when the cake is done baking This clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone. Directions: Identify each of the clauses as independent or dependent. 1. when Mr. Jones yelled Independent Dependent 2.lauses. A clause is a group of related words. A clause has both a subject and a predicate. There are two types of clauses. Independent Clause-An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.