Directions: Underline the independent clause in the following sentences..5 points each. 1. Since we just moved, we are having a housewarming party.
2. Zachary wants to go out for dinner when he finishes his homework.
3. We can go to the store after we walk the dogs.
4. Even though I didn't eat lunch, I'm not ready to eat dinner.
5. Shaina is passing the class although she almost failed the exam.

1. We have a housewarming party. 2. Zachary wants to go out for dinner when he finishes his homework. 3. We can go to the store after we walk the dogs. 4. Even though i didnt eat lunch im not ready to eat dinner. 5. Shaina is passing the class although she almost failed the exam.

Explanation:

An independent clause is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself. Independent clauses can be joined by using a semicolon or by using a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction

i used to know but i learned it a long time ago sorry

explanation:

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.