Question

What are the characteristics of an independent clause? Select three options.

It contains a subject and a verb.
It expresses a complete thought.
It begins with a relative pronoun.
It can stand alone as a complete sentence.
It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Answer 1

It can stand alone as a complete sentence, it expresses a complete thought.

Answer 2

Answer: An independent clause contains a subject and a verb, expresses a complete thought, and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Step-by-step explanation:

An independent clause does not need to begin with a relative pronoun and will always stand alone as a complete sentence.

Independent clause examples:

The movie starts at 7 PM.

They are planning a trip to Europe.

The book was interesting and well-written.