Question

Which characteristic describes an independent clause?(1 point)
Responses

It cannot stand on its own.
It cannot stand on its own.

It has a supporting role in a sentence.
It has a supporting role in a sentence.

It expresses a complete thought.
It expresses a complete thought.

It expresses an incomplete thought.
It expresses an incomplete thought.

Answer 1

The characteristic that describes an independent clause is:

**It expresses a complete thought.**