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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

A dependent clause cannot stand alone; an independent clause expresses a thought on its own.
An independent cannot stand alone; a dependent clause does stand alone.
A dependent clause is a comma splice; an independent clause is not.
An independent clause is a comma splice; a dependent clause is not.

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone; an independent clause expresses a thought on its own.
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Answer:

A dependent clause cannot stand alone; an independent clause expresses a thought on its own.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dependent Clause

Depends on independent clauses for their meaning. They often begin with words such as if, when, because, and as.

Independent Clauses

Complete sentence.

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