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. The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives. The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives. 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. Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park. Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park. 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.

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The two independent clauses from the examples provided 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."

The other options are not independent clauses because they do not express a complete thought.