Identify the independent clause from the examples below. Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses 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. 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. 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. The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives.

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The two independent clauses from the examples provided are:

  1. "Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park."
  2. "I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon."

These sentences can stand alone as complete thoughts. The other examples are dependent clauses or phrases.