the independent clause is "WE ARE NOT EATING ON THE PATIO" the reason why, is because the second part of the sentence cannot stand on its own, due to the fact it has a because in it. because is a transition word.
the independent clause is "WE ARE NOT EATING ON THE PATIO" the reason
why, is because the second part of the sentence cannot stand on its own,
due to the fact it has a because in it. because is a transition word.
