In your own words, explain the similiarities and differences between independent and subordinate clauses.

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Independent and subordinate clauses both contain a subject and a predicate or verb. However, an indpenendent clause completes a thought and is able to stand on its own as a complete sentence. The subordinate clause does not complete a thought; therefore, it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.