Question
Which of these are independent clauses? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
even though she was sick
even though she was sick
the water was flowing quickly
the water was flowing quickly
after we go to the restaurant
after we go to the restaurant
the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
before the sun rose
before the sun rose
Responses
even though she was sick
even though she was sick
the water was flowing quickly
the water was flowing quickly
after we go to the restaurant
after we go to the restaurant
the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
before the sun rose
before the sun rose
Answers
GPT-5 mini
"The water was flowing quickly" and "The upcoming holiday is on a Thursday."
Both are independent clauses because they have a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as complete sentences. The others begin with subordinating conjunctions (even though, after, before) and are dependent.
Both are independent clauses because they have a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as complete sentences. The others begin with subordinating conjunctions (even though, after, before) and are dependent.