What is an independent clause? a phrase that needs a conjunctive adverb to validate its meaning a group of words that can function as a complete sentence, consisting of a subject and verb and expressing a complete thought a group of words that cannot function as a sentence without an introductory clause

A group of words that can function as a complete sentence, consisting of a subject and verb and expressing a complete thought.

An independent clause is a phrase that functions as a complete sentence by itself. There is no need to add any other clauses with it.

"I went to the store" is an example of an independent clause.

it makes the person recieving the message not feel comfortable with the banana

marriage difficulties adversely affect parent-child communication