Question

Is the underlined clause independent or subordinate?

My cousin Frank joined the Army so that he could learn new skills and serve his country.

Underlined Clause: My cousin Frank joined the Army


A.independent

B.subordinate

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

the correct answer is A

Answer 2

It's A. Independent because the other clause has the word "so"; Therefore, the first clause is not only subordinate clause but it's adverbial and asks "why?"