Which description defines a dependent clause?
A. It is a group of words containing a subject or a verb but not both
B. It can stand alone as a sentence
C. It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone
D. It expresses a complete thought.
C. It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone
Which characteristic describes an independent clause?
A. It expresses an incomplete thought.
B. It includes a subject and a verb and can stand alone.
C. It is a group of words containing a subject or verb but not both.
D. It describes the action in a sentence and cannot stand alone.
B. It includes a subject and a verb and can stand alone.
How is a phrase different from a dependent clause?
A. A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.
B. A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot.
C. A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
D. A phrase has either a noun or a verb, but a dependent clause has both.
C. A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
Which choice best describes the function of phrases and clauses?
A. to ensure sentences are complete
B. to express thoughts and ideas
C. to add detail and meaning
D. to make conversations fun