Question

Which words in this sentence are an independent clause? Tide pools are depressions in rocks along the coastline that fill with seawater when the tide retreats and that teem with animals and plants. A. when the tide retreats B. that teem with animals and plants C. Tide pools are depressions in rocks along the coastline D. that fill with seawater when the tide retreats

Answer 1

C. Tide pools are depressions in rocks along the coastline.

Independent clauses are ones that can stand alone and make sense. They are essentially complete sentences.