Which of the following is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?(1 point)

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

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

An independent clause includes a subject and a verb, 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.

This option accurately distinguishes the two types of clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot and typically needs to be connected to an independent clause to provide a complete thought.