An independent clause is basically a complete sentence; it can stand on its own and make sense. An independent clause consists of a subject (e.g. “the dog”) and a verb (e.g. “barked”) creating a ...

Commas are needed before coordinating conjunctions, after dependent clauses (when they precede independent clauses), and to set off appositives. The Oxford comma reduces ambiguity in lists.

When a clause can stand alone as a sentence and forms a complete thought, it is called an independent clause. On the other hand, the one that cannot stand alone as a sentence, though it also has a ...

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, ...

You can use a semicolon (in place of a comma) before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet) that separates two independent clauses when one or both of the clauses contains ...

Dependent clauses, on the other hand, are groups of words that contain subjects and verbs but do not express complete thoughts, hence cannot stand on their own.

Kyler Murray's "independent study" clause in his new contract roiled the NFL world, forcing the Arizona Cardinals to repeal it. One Hall of Famer says the "damage has been done." ...

NFL What was the ‘independent study’ clause in Kyler Murray’s contract and why was it removed? The Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback had an addendum written into his new agreement but it was ...

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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A tumultuous and chaotic week for Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals might have reached its conclusion Thursday night when the team removed the independent study addendum ...

The Cardinals, amid considerable scrutiny from quarterback Kyler Murray and the media, have removed an odd "independent study" clause from their franchise quarterback's contract. Arizona and ...

Murray's new deal included a clause mandating four hours of independent film study per week, drawing criticism from the media and fans while creating doubts about Murray's commitment to football.