Independent vs. Dependent Clauses
The DNA of a Band 7+ Sentence
Complexity in English is built on the interaction between **Independent Clauses** (standalone thoughts) and **Dependent Clauses** (thoughts starting with words like because, although, if).
| Relationship | Subordinators | IELTS-Style Example |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast | although, whereas, while | "While some argue for censorship, others believe in free speech." |
| Condition | if, unless | "Economic growth will stall unless taxes are lowered." |