Answer:
An independent clause is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself. Independent clauses can be joined by using a semicolon or by using a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.
Example:
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
She wants to travel the world and see wonderful sights.
Our planets revolve around the sun.
The professor always comes to class fully prepared.
If the appositive phrase is needed to define the meaning of a noun then <u>don't use a comma</u>, if the appositive phrase defines enough where it can stand by it's self alone then <u>use commas around it.</u>
Answer:
Rita dove was an american planet
Oops, I meant american poet
Explanation:
She was born in 1950s and has been in poetry for 2 years
