Here's a breakdown:
* Independent Clause: A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.
* Dependent Clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It depends on the independent clause for its meaning. It also has a subject and a verb but lacks a complete thought.
Example:
* Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
* Independent Clause: I went to bed early.
* Dependent Clause: Because I was tired.
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