Question

Identify the independent clause from the examples below. Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives.
The house on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Street where Xiomara’s grandmother lives.

As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.
As soon as the sun goes down and the stars can be seen clearly in the sky.

Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.

Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.
Because it is never a good idea to leave your car unlocked.

I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.

Answer 1

The two independent clauses are:

- Stephen, Aliki, and Ahmed spent the weekend together at the amusement park.
- I am going to wash the car, buy groceries, and walk the dog this afternoon.

Both have a subject and a complete predicate and can stand alone as sentences.