A clause that can be used by itself as a sentence. Also called independent clause e.g. Allen is going home.
a main clause expresses a complete idea and can stand alone as a complete sentence
A clause that can stand alone as a sentence (also known as independent clause).
An independent clause, which can stand alone as a grammatically complete sentence. Grammarians quibble.
A clause that can stand alone as a complete and correct sentence. For example, It was raining.
A main clause is not subordinate to or dependent on any other clause, eg. I am happy. Also called matrix clauses.
