Question

Which of these are independent clauses? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

before the sun rose
before the sun rose

after we go to the restaurant
after we go to the restaurant

the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday

the water was flowing quickly
the water was flowing quickly

even though she was sick

Answer 1

The independent clauses from your list are:

1. **the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday**
2. **the water was flowing quickly**

These two sentences can stand alone as complete thoughts, while the others cannot.