Select the correct statement
a. an independent clause always contains a subject and verb
b. an independent clause can be a complete sentence
c.an independent clause can be as short as two words: a subject and a verb
d. all are correct
Answer d
select the correct statement
a. Statements and questions usually use different word order
b. Gerunds can function as subjects, but infinitives cannot
c. infinitives can function as objects, but gerunds cannot
d. none of the above statements are correct
Answer a
both correct
Select the correct statement
a. Statements and questions usually use different word order
b. Gerunds can function as subjects, but infinitives cannot
c. Infinitives can function as objects, but gerunds cannot
d. None of the above statements are correct
Answer a
To determine the correct statement, we can analyze each option:
a. An independent clause always contains a subject and verb.
This statement is correct. An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, and it must contain both a subject and a verb.
b. An independent clause can be a complete sentence.
This statement is correct. As mentioned earlier, an independent clause can function as a standalone sentence, so it can indeed be a complete sentence.
c. An independent clause can be as short as two words: a subject and a verb.
This statement is also correct. While independent clauses can be longer and more complex, they can indeed be as short as two words, as long as those two words form a subject and a verb.
Based on the analysis, all of the statements are correct, so the correct answer is d.