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both independent and dependent clauses express complete thoughts. have …

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.