Which option means "a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence?"
1. Prepositional phrase
2. Dependent clause
3. Independent clause
4. Noun phrase
3. Independent clause
The option that means "a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence" is option 3: Independent clause.
The option that means "a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence" is option 3: Independent clause.
To understand this answer, let's break down the different options and their definitions:
1. Prepositional phrase: A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and usually ends with a noun or pronoun. It functions as an adjective or adverb in a sentence.
2. Dependent clause: A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate but does not express a complete thought. It relies on an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
3. Independent clause: An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
4. Noun phrase: A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can include a noun, pronoun, or other words that modify or describe the noun.
To determine the correct answer, we can eliminate options 1, 2, and 4 because they do not fulfill the requirement of being a complete sentence. The only option that meets the criteria is option 3, independent clause. This option describes a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and forms a complete sentence on its own.