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Read the clause.

During the long winter, the harsh restrictions provoked anger and outrage in the public.

What is the best way to describe this clause?

1. It is dependent because it has a subject and a verb.
2. It is independent because it has a subject and a verb.
3. It is dependent because it expresses a complete thought.
4. It is independent because it expresses a complete thought.

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what lesson are you on
User Ryan Wheale
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It would be Number 4, since it does express a complete thought.
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