Question 1

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A) Which description defines a dependent clause? (1 point)
It expresses a complete thought.
It can stand alone as a sentence
It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
It is a group of words containing a subject or a verb but not both
Question 2
A) Which characteristic describes an independent clause? (1 point)
It describes the action in a sentence and cannot stand alone.
It is a group of words containing a subject or a verb but not both.
It expresses an incomplete thought.
It includes a subject and a verb and can stand alone.
Question 3
A) How is a phrase different from a dependent clause? (1 point)
A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase cannot.
A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clause does not.
A phrase has either a noun or a verb, but a dependent clause has both.
A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.
Question 4
A) Which choice best describes the function of phrases and clauses? (1 point)
to express thoughts and ideas
to make conversations fun
to ensure sentences are complete
to add detail and meanin

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1 A) Which description defines a dependent clause?
Answer: It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.

Question 2 A) Which characteristic describes an independent clause?
Answer: It includes a subject and a verb and can stand alone.

Question 3 A) How is a phrase different from a dependent clause?
Answer: A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can.

Question 4 A) Which choice best describes the function of phrases and clauses?
Answer: to add detail and meaning.