The difference between a standalone sentence and a sentence in the middle of an essay is that the latter has context.
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Standalone
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This mini-game is so good, it should get a standalone version.
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A standalone syllable doesn't convey any meaning.
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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.
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