Here's a breakdown:
* Independent clause: A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence.
* Subordinate clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on the independent clause for its meaning. It typically begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, when, if).
Example:
* "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."
* Independent clause: "We went for a walk."
* Subordinate clause: "Although it was raining"
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