Question

What are the characteristics of an independent clause? Select three options.
Olt contains a subject and a verb.
Olt expresses a complete thought.
Oit begins with a relative pronoun.
Olt can stand alone as a complete sentence.
Olt cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It contains a subject and a verb.

B. lt expresses a complete thought.

D. It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Explanation:

An independent clause can be defined as a clause that expresses a complete thought while standing alone as a simple sentence and comprises of at least a subject and a verb (predicate)

Hence, the characteristics of an independent clause are;

I. It contains a subject and a verb.

II. It expresses a complete thought.

III. It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Some examples of an independent clause are;

• She is a wise woman.

• I like her.

• She read the whole novel.