Question

#1 - independent + dependent
the independent clause is strong enough to pull the dependent one all by himself, there is no need for a comma or conjunction.
\i am not going to school today because i am sick.\
#2 - dependent + independent
the dependent clause isn’t strong enough to pull the independent clause; he needs a comma, or a protein shake, as a boost.
\because i am sick, i am not going to school today.\
#3 - independent + independent
since both clauses are strong, the connection needs to be reinforced with fanboys + a comma or a semicolon
\i am sick, so i am not going to school today.\
\i am not going into school today; i am sick.\
#4 - dependent + dependent
because they cannot stand alone, we cannot connect two dependent clauses
remember this!
you can tell if a clause is dependent by looking for subordinating conjunctions. if the clause can stand alone by itself, its independent.

Explanation:

The image details English grammar rules regarding clause combinations, using examples and visual aids to illustrate the concepts of independent and dependent clauses and how to connect them correctly.

Answer:

This image explains the rules for combining independent and dependent clauses in English grammar. When an independent clause is followed by a dependent clause, no comma or conjunction is needed (e.g., "I am not going to school today because I am sick."). When a dependent clause is followed by an independent clause, a comma is required (e.g., "Because I am sick, I am not going to school today."). When two independent clauses are combined, the connection needs to be reinforced with FANBOYS (co - ordinating conjunctions) + a comma or a semicolon (e.g., "I am sick, so I am not going to school today." or "I am not going into school today; I am sick."). Two dependent clauses cannot be connected as they cannot stand alone. To identify a dependent clause, look for subordinating conjunctions, and if a clause can stand alone, it is independent.