A dependent clause cannot stand alone, though they often contain both a subject and a verb. Where independent clauses express complete thoughts, dependent clauses do not, and left on their own, ...

An independent clause is basically a complete sentence; it can stand on its own and make sense. An independent clause consists of a subject (e.g. “the dog”) and a verb (e.g. “barked”) creating a ...

Armstrong is expressing his desire to be among the saints going to heaven. The line “when the saints go marching in” is an adverb clause – sometimes called an “adverbial clause.” Adverb clauses are ...