Question

Identify the number of independent and subordinate clauses in the following group of words.

Jean prepared for rain by packing an umbrella, but the sun ended up coming out

A.

two independent clauses
B.

one independent clause only
C.

one independent clause and one subordinate clause
D.

one subordinate clause only

Answer 1

An independent clause is basically a complete sentence that makes sense by itself. A dependent clause is the opposite, It doesn't quite make sense by itself. I'm thinking Letter choice C