. CHAPTER 18
Independent and Subordinate Clauses
[18A] A clause is a group of words that is part of a sentence and has a subject and a verb.
[18A.1] An independent (main) clause can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete
thought
[18A.2] A subordinate (dependent) clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not
express a complete thought.
EXERCISE A Write lif the underlined clause is independent or S if it is subordinate.
1. Mrs. Santos sat in the chair that was by the window.
2. Mrs. Santos sat in the chair and Maggie sat on the floor.
3. Mrs. Santos sat in the chair as she talked to Maggie.
A. After dinner, the telephone ran
5. Tithe telephone rings Luke will answer iu
6. The telephone rang and Luke answered
7 The telephongan before Luke left the house,
S Alma locks the door when she lost
9. The day was but the summer interset
10 BOX SOLLISU TOY swim

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.

such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, sending faxes, and filing documents.

explanation:

all of the following except for c.foreign government

2. list two reasons why fossil fuels should no longer be used as a source of energy in america.