Question
Identify the independent clause from the examples below. Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.
As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.
I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.
I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.
Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.
Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.
Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives.
Responses
As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.
As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.
I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.
I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.
Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.
Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.
Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives.
Answers
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The two independent clauses from the provided examples are:
1. **I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.**
2. **Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.**
These clauses are independent because they can stand alone as complete sentences. The other examples contain dependent clauses or fragments that cannot stand alone.
1. **I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.**
2. **Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.**
These clauses are independent because they can stand alone as complete sentences. The other examples contain dependent clauses or fragments that cannot stand alone.