I face problems with proper use of independent clauses. The actual rule to join two independent clauses, use a comma followed by a conjunction, a semicolon alone, or a semicolon followed by a sentence modifier.
RULE 1 -- EXAMPLES
Incorrect -- Correct
The delivery boy knew he carried strange cargo, but still ventured off unafraid.
The delivery boy knew he carried strange cargo, but he still ventured off unafraid
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I sometimes get independent clauses confused too. My big problem was how to connect two independent clauses once I had them. Way to go on explaining this though. Makes sense.
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