An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own, by itself. It does not need to be joined to any other clauses, because it contains all the information necessary to be a complete sentences.

1. Independent clause. Independent clause.
   I love chocolate chip cookies. Michel loves Oreos.
2. Independent clause, coordinating conjunction + independent clause.
   I love chocolate chip cookies, and Michel loves Oreos.
3. Independent clause; independent clause.
   I love chocolate chip cookies; Michel loves Oreos.

Facts About the English Language

1. The longest English word that can be spelled without repeating any letters is ‘uncopyrightable’.
2. ‘Go.’ is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.
3. A new word is added to the dictionary every two hours.

A dependent clause is a group of words that also contains a subject and a verb, but it is not a complete thought.

1. Because I woke up late. (what happened?)
2. When we arrived at the beach. (what occurred?)
3. If Kim does not pay his phone bill. (what will happen?)