Identifying Dependent and Independent Clauses - The ...
libguides.daltonstate.edu › cJun 08, 2021 · An independent clause, also known as a simple sentence, includes a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: Juliet, a border collie puppy, prefers to chase apples and pears. Subject Verb. A dependent clause has a subject and verb, is introduced by a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun, but does not express a complete thought.