What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause includes a subject and a verb, while an independent clause does not.

An independent clause includes a subject and a verb, while a dependent clause does not.

A dependent clause forms a complete sentence, while an independent clause does not.

An independent clause forms a complete sentence, while a dependent clause does not.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

An independent clause forms a complete sentence, while a dependent clause does not.

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete thought and typically includes a subject and a verb, whereas a dependent clause cannot stand alone and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun, making it reliant on an independent clause to convey a complete meaning.