Question

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

Answer 1

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.