Multiple choice

A independent clause ________________.

  1. Can not stand on it's own as a complete sentence

  2. Can stand on it's own as a complete sentence

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B Correct answer
Explanation

An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. Because it is grammatically complete, it can stand alone as a simple sentence. In contrast, a dependent clause cannot stand alone because it does not express a complete thought.