Identify the number of independent and subordinate clauses in the following group of words.
Energy can be gathered by using solar power
A.two independent clauses(MAY ANSWER)
B.one independent clause and one subordinate clause
C.one subordinate clause only
D.one independent clause only
Nope.
"by using solar power" is a prepositional phrase modifying "gathered."
one independent clause only
Yes, one independent clause only.
To identify the number of independent and subordinate clauses in the given group of words, we need to understand the difference between the two types of clauses.
An independent clause, also known as a main clause, is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.
A subordinate clause, also called a dependent clause, cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It depends on the main clause to make sense and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb within the sentence.
Let's examine the given sentence: "Energy can be gathered by using solar power."
In this sentence, we have one subject "energy" and two verbs "can be gathered." This means that we have one independent clause.
The phrase "by using solar power" is acting as an adverb, modifying the verb "gathered." It provides additional information on how the energy is being gathered. This phrase is a subordinate clause.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. There is one independent clause and one subordinate clause in the given group of words.