William Safire Quote

A dependent clause is like a dependent child: incapable of standing on its own but able to cause a lot of trouble.


The New York Times (Sep. 2, 1984)


A dependent clause is like a dependent child: incapable of standing on its own but able to cause a lot of trouble.

A dependent clause is like a dependent child: incapable of standing on its own but able to cause a lot of trouble.

A dependent clause is like a dependent child: incapable of standing on its own but able to cause a lot of trouble.

A dependent clause is like a dependent child: incapable of standing on its own but able to cause a lot of trouble.