Question

what is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause? (5 points) a dependent clause cannot stand alone; an independent clause expresses a thought on its own. an independent cannot stand alone; a dependent clause does stand alone. a dependent clause is a comma splice; an independent clause is not. an independent clause is a comma splice; a dependent clause is not.

Answer 1

The difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause is that A. a dependent clause cannot stand alone; an independent clause expresses a thought on its own.
Here is an example:
When I arrived home, I immediately went to check my emails.
The clause when I arrived home is dependent, whereas I immediately went to check my emails is independent.