Standalone

The difference between a standalone sentence and a sentence in the middle of an essay is that the latter has context.

This mini-game is so good, it should get a standalone version.

A standalone syllable doesn't convey any meaning.

In a dialogue, it is more likely that a shorter answer would be offered: "Do you prefer working with Tom, or without him?" "Without him." But as a standalone sentence, "I prefer working alone to working with Tom" is fine.

Experts say the challenge now will be trying to decide how to distribute a swine flu vaccine. Since the seasonal flu virus vaccine that is in production for the coming flu season is not effective against H1N1, Andrew Pekosz of the Johns Hopkins University says public health officials will need to decide whether to incorporate it into the existing vaccine or make a standalone inoculation.

Unsurprisingly, the Group was highly critical of the BTC's organisation and finances, and this prompted Marples to bring forward the Transport Act 1962, which created BR as a standalone entity with its own Board, headed by a full-time chairman. Beeching accepted this latter position, and initially became the BTC chairman in June 1961.