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A Dependent Clause Is Like A Dependent Child: Incapable Of Standing On Its Own But Able To Cause A Lot Of Trouble.
-William Safire
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A Dependent Clause Is Like
William Safire
A Dependent Clause Is Like A Dependent Child: Incapable Of Standing On Its Own But Able To Cause A Lot Of Trouble.
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