Question

Which description defines a dependent clause?

A) It is a group of words containing a subject or a verb but not both

B ) It can stand alone as a sentence

C ) It contains a subject n a verb but cannot stand alone

D ) It expresses a complete thought

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C) It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.

A dependent clause relies on an independent clause to form a complete thought.