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Is the underlined clause independent or subordinate?

Steve is going downtown so that he can buy some sneakers.

A.
independent

B.
subordinate

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b is your answer subordinate
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B subordinate clause includes a subject and a verb, can't stand alone in a sentence because it doesn't convey a complete idea. But in order for it to form a complete idea, a subordinate clause MUST BE combined with an independent clause. It can be attached before or after the subordinate clause. An Independent clause can stand alone in a sentence and it's a complete sentence. Hence "Independent" meaning can survive alone


therefore, which clause is underlined?
but here's what you should know

"Steve is going downtown so that he can buy some sneakers."
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