The independent clause is "WE ARE NOT EATING ON THE PATIO" the reason why, is because the second part of the sentence cannot stand on its own, due to the fact it has a because in it. because is a transition word.
Are u talking about the verb if u are the verbs are dad and invited
Can you give me the passage i can then answer your question
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