What is another word for independent clause?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt klˈɔːz] (IPA) 
An independent clause is a sentence that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. There are several synonyms for this phrase, including main clause, complete sentence, and standalone clause. A main clause is the most commonly used synonym and is defined as a clause that contains a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a sentence. A complete sentence is used interchangeably with an independent clause and is defined as a group of words that express a complete thought. A standalone clause refers to a sentence that can stand alone without depending on another clause and expresses a complete thought. Overall, these synonyms are used to describe a sentence that is grammatically complete and independent of other clauses.
