Question

both independent and dependent clauses

express complete thoughts.
have a subject and verb.
do not express complete thoughts.
do not have a subject but do have a verb.

Explanation:

Analyze clause definitions

By definition, any clause (whether independent or dependent) must contain both a subject and a verb.

Evaluate the options

• "express complete thoughts": Only independent clauses express a complete thought. Dependent clauses do not.
• "have a subject and verb": Both independent and dependent clauses contain a subject and a verb. This is the defining characteristic of a clause.
• "do not express complete thoughts": Only dependent clauses fail to express a complete thought.
• "do not have a subject but do have a verb": Incorrect, as both types of clauses must have a subject.

Answer:

• express complete thoughts.
• have a subject and verb. (Correct answer)
• do not express complete thoughts.
• do not have a subject but do have a verb.