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 ...

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, ...

By placing the independent clause, ‘Valkyrie’s magic crackled’, first, it makes it really clear that the next clauses are adding description and detail to this dramatic event. This type of ...

By placing the independent clause, ‘Valkyrie’s magic crackled’, first, it makes it really clear that the next clauses are adding description and detail to this dramatic event. This type of ...