Question

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

Select one:
O a. A dependent clause contains a complete thought and can stand on its own.
O b. A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb; an independent clause does not.
Oc. An independent clause contains a subject and a verb; a dependent clause does not.
O d. An independent clause contains a complete thought and can stand on its own.

Answer 1

D. An independent clause contains a complete thought and can stand on its own.

Step-by-step explanation:

An independent clause means that it can be said as it's own sentance. For example "I'm going to the movie theater later today." A dependent clause would be something like "When the president arrives." which cannot stand on its own as it has no context, and needs to be finished with a independent clause like "We will celebrate at the city hall."