Which of these are independent clauses? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

Question

after we go to the restaurant

the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday

before the sun rose

the water was flowing quickly

even though she was sick

Answer 1

The independent clauses from your list are:

1. the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
2. the water was flowing quickly

Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot. The other phrases you've listed are dependent clauses.