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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."