Question

What are the characteristics of an independent clause? Select three options.

It contains a subject and a verb.
It expresses a complete thought.
It begins with a relative pronoun.
It can stand alone as a complete sentence.
It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Answer 1

- It contains a subject and a verb.
- It expresses a complete thought.
- It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

(Starting with a relative pronoun or being unable to stand alone are features of dependent/subordinate clauses, not independent clauses.)