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Question
Which characteristic describes an independent clause?(1 point)
Responses

It cannot stand on its own.
It cannot stand on its own.

It expresses an incomplete thought.
It expresses an incomplete thought.

It expresses a complete thought.
It expresses a complete thought.

It has a supporting role in a sentence.
It has a supporting role in a sentence.

Correct response: It expresses a complete thought.