A independent clause has a verb and a subject.It can stand alone.
Example:
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
Waiting to have my car's oil changed is boring.
She wants to travel the world and see wonderful sights.
Aphrodite cast a spell on her. This is shown when Helen later speaks on the matter saying she regrets leaving with Paris and her husband Menelaus says he forgives her because Aphrodite can do that to people.
Nurturer, Doctor, Engineer
In the conversation with his parents, Jonas reveals his nerves about assignments. His parents assure him that the Elders pay attention to each child and determine the best assignment based on the person's strengths and attributes. His father talks about his two friends which were assigned as Doctor and Engineer. In one instance his friend was surprised and in the other it was what his friend had wanted all along. We also know that some people are assigned as Laborers and that is not something Jonas wants.
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To support a very general thesis about the text
Answer: could you please specify what sentences we are choosing from?
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