In the previous example, "I went running" and "I saw a duck" are both independent clauses, and "and" is the ... is a freestanding "yes" or "no." 10. Use a comma when directly addressing someone ...

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. For example - Jenny ran the race well. They can also be joined to make longer sentences. Incorrect example - comma.

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. For example - Jenny ran the race well. They can also be joined to make longer sentences. Incorrect example - comma.