Which option means “a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence?”(1 point)
Responses
dependent clause
dependent clause
independent clause
independent clause
noun phrase
noun phrase
prepositional phrase
independent clause
The option that means "a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence" is "independent clause."
The correct option that means "a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence" is the independent clause.
To arrive at this answer, you can break down the definitions of the different options and eliminate the ones that don't fit.
1. Dependent clause: A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it relies on another clause to create meaning. This option does not match the given description, so it can be eliminated.
2. Independent clause: An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought and does not depend on any other clauses for meaning. This option matches the given description and is the correct answer.
3. Noun phrase: A noun phrase is a group of words centered around a noun and its modifiers. It does not necessarily have a subject and a predicate, so this option can also be eliminated.
4. Prepositional phrase: A prepositional phrase is a group of words starting with a preposition and ending with a noun, pronoun, or gerund. It does not have a subject and a predicate, so it does not match the given description and can be eliminated too.
Therefore, the correct answer is the independent clause.