Classroom Pronunciation Reductions Grammar Videos Conversation Reading Activities Listening Study Idioms Slang Acronyms Surveys Tests Alphabet Alphabet 4 Kids Vocabulary Travel America Drive America About Contact Copyright Resources Site Map
Home - Classroom - September - September 5
Fun Easy English Classroom September 5
	Classroom Today Learn about independent clauses Independent Clauses Today you are going to learn about independent clauses an important part of English grammar. Hey if you cannot understand something on this page, then use the Fun Easy English dictionary (opens in a new window) Quick Links Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec September Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30     Grammar: Independent Clauses Definition of an independent clause. An independent clause: is a group of words consisting of a subject (often just a single noun) and a predicate (sometimes just a single verb) can stand alone as a grammatically viable simple sentence can be joined to other independent clauses (usually with a comma and a coordinate conjunction) to form a compound sentence Independent Clause Examples I am a bus driver. (simple sentence) I want to be an astronaut. (simple sentence) I am a bus driver, but I want to be an astronaut. (compound sentence) Fun Easy English Grammar Lessons From YOUR Teacher: Independent Clauses This is another really difficult concept in English grammar but much easier to understand than dependent clauses. Keep on studying and eventually you will understand and be able to use independent clauses.   Additional Information Study Tips (Beginner - Listening) Avoid Ineffective Study Methods. An audio lesson to help you study English more effectively. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English study tips. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.