Identify the independent clause from the examples below. Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

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.

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.

Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.

Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.
Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.

As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.

1 answer

The 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 examples do not express complete thoughts and are dependent clauses.