Which is the correct definition of a dependent (or subordinate) clause?

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a group of related words that contains a subject and a verb but that does not express a complete thought
a group of related words that contains a subject and a verb but that does not express a complete thought

a group of related words that expresses a complete idea by itself
a group of related words that expresses a complete idea by itself

a clause that describes a noun
a clause that describes a noun

a clause that has a subject

Answer 1

The correct definition of a dependent (or subordinate) clause is:

a group of related words that contains a subject and a verb but that does not express a complete thought.