C. It would need to be a complete thought
A dependent clause cannot stand on its own as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought. To form a complete sentence, it must be paired with an independent clause.
What would a dependent clause need in order to stand on its own as a sentence?
A. It would need to follow an independent clause
B. It would need to precede an independent clause
C. It would need to be a complete thought
D. It would need compound subjects
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