Are all independent clauses sentences?
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She went to the doctor; she felt sick.
I understand that independent clauses can stand alone as sentences. But, would it be incorrect to say that an independent clause is not a sentence because it's part of a compound sentence? For instance in the example above, are both clauses not sentences? Or are they each a sentence that makes up a compound sentence?
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She went to the doctor; she felt sick.
I understand that independent clauses can stand alone as sentences. But, would it be incorrect to say that an independent clause is not a sentence because it's part of a compound sentence? For instance in the example above, are both clauses not sentences? Or are they each a sentence that makes up a compound sentence?
independent-clauses compound-sentences
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The exact definition of the term 'sentence' has never been standardised: formal and functional definitions exist. These would lead to the answers 'no' and 'yes' respectively.
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 7:48
I'd define an independent clause as one that is not dependent on any other element in the sentence and thus can (typically) stand alone as a sentence.
– BillJ
Jun 24 '17 at 8:57
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She went to the doctor; she felt sick.
I understand that independent clauses can stand alone as sentences. But, would it be incorrect to say that an independent clause is not a sentence because it's part of a compound sentence? For instance in the example above, are both clauses not sentences? Or are they each a sentence that makes up a compound sentence?
independent-clauses compound-sentences
edited Jun 24 '17 at 8:15
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asked Jun 24 '17 at 7:30
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She went to the doctor; she felt sick.
I understand that independent clauses can stand alone as sentences. But, would it be incorrect to say that an independent clause is not a sentence because it's part of a compound sentence? For instance in the example above, are both clauses not sentences? Or are they each a sentence that makes up a compound sentence?
independent-clauses compound-sentences
independent-clauses compound-sentences
edited Jun 24 '17 at 8:15
NVZ
20.8k1359110
asked Jun 24 '17 at 7:30
CDM
3,4321933
edited Jun 24 '17 at 8:15
NVZ
20.8k1359110
asked Jun 24 '17 at 7:30
CDM
3,4321933
edited Jun 24 '17 at 8:15
NVZ
20.8k1359110
edited Jun 24 '17 at 8:15
NVZ
20.8k1359110
edited Jun 24 '17 at 8:15
NVZ
20.8k1359110
20.8k1359110
asked Jun 24 '17 at 7:30
CDM
3,4321933
asked Jun 24 '17 at 7:30
CDM
3,4321933
asked Jun 24 '17 at 7:30
CDM
3,4321933
3,4321933
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The exact definition of the term 'sentence' has never been standardised: formal and functional definitions exist. These would lead to the answers 'no' and 'yes' respectively.
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 7:48
I'd define an independent clause as one that is not dependent on any other element in the sentence and thus can (typically) stand alone as a sentence.
– BillJ
Jun 24 '17 at 8:57
add a comment |
1
The exact definition of the term 'sentence' has never been standardised: formal and functional definitions exist. These would lead to the answers 'no' and 'yes' respectively.
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 7:48
I'd define an independent clause as one that is not dependent on any other element in the sentence and thus can (typically) stand alone as a sentence.
– BillJ
Jun 24 '17 at 8:57
1
1
The exact definition of the term 'sentence' has never been standardised: formal and functional definitions exist. These would lead to the answers 'no' and 'yes' respectively.
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 7:48
The exact definition of the term 'sentence' has never been standardised: formal and functional definitions exist. These would lead to the answers 'no' and 'yes' respectively.
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 7:48
I'd define an independent clause as one that is not dependent on any other element in the sentence and thus can (typically) stand alone as a sentence.
– BillJ
Jun 24 '17 at 8:57
I'd define an independent clause as one that is not dependent on any other element in the sentence and thus can (typically) stand alone as a sentence.
– BillJ
Jun 24 '17 at 8:57
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All independent clauses are sentences on their own.
According to traditional grammar, independent clauses are also called main clauses.
An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.
And a main clause (or an independent clause) is always a sentences on its own because it always has at its center a predicate.
A clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a
subject and a predicate.
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You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.
– Lawrence
Jun 24 '17 at 10:41
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Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 11:23
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You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
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All independent clauses are sentences on their own.
According to traditional grammar, independent clauses are also called main clauses.
An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.
And a main clause (or an independent clause) is always a sentences on its own because it always has at its center a predicate.
A clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a
subject and a predicate.
answered Jun 24 '17 at 7:59
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You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.
– Lawrence
Jun 24 '17 at 10:41
1
Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 11:23
add a comment |
up vote
1
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All independent clauses are sentences on their own.
According to traditional grammar, independent clauses are also called main clauses.
An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.
And a main clause (or an independent clause) is always a sentences on its own because it always has at its center a predicate.
A clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a
subject and a predicate.
answered Jun 24 '17 at 7:59
ΥΣΕΡ26328
1,361518
2
You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.
– Lawrence
Jun 24 '17 at 10:41
1
Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 11:23
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
All independent clauses are sentences on their own.
According to traditional grammar, independent clauses are also called main clauses.
An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.
And a main clause (or an independent clause) is always a sentences on its own because it always has at its center a predicate.
A clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a
subject and a predicate.
answered Jun 24 '17 at 7:59
ΥΣΕΡ26328
1,361518
All independent clauses are sentences on their own.
According to traditional grammar, independent clauses are also called main clauses.
An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.
And a main clause (or an independent clause) is always a sentences on its own because it always has at its center a predicate.
A clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a
subject and a predicate.
answered Jun 24 '17 at 7:59
ΥΣΕΡ26328
1,361518
answered Jun 24 '17 at 7:59
ΥΣΕΡ26328
1,361518
answered Jun 24 '17 at 7:59
ΥΣΕΡ26328
1,361518
answered Jun 24 '17 at 7:59
ΥΣΕΡ26328
1,361518
1,361518
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You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.
– Lawrence
Jun 24 '17 at 10:41
1
Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 11:23
add a comment |
2
You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.
– Lawrence
Jun 24 '17 at 10:41
1
Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 11:23
2
2
You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.
– Lawrence
Jun 24 '17 at 10:41
You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.
– Lawrence
Jun 24 '17 at 10:41
1
1
Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 11:23
Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 11:23
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You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
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You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
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You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
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You might need to go stronger than can to establish the point. Just because it can doesn't mean it (always) does.Would you say that someone who calls 'She went to the doctor; she felt sick.' a sentence is wrong?
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The exact definition of the term 'sentence' has never been standardised: formal and functional definitions exist. These would lead to the answers 'no' and 'yes' respectively.
– Edwin Ashworth
Jun 24 '17 at 7:48
I'd define an independent clause as one that is not dependent on any other element in the sentence and thus can (typically) stand alone as a sentence.
– BillJ
Jun 24 '17 at 8:57