Question

Is the underlined clause independent or subordinate?

While we ate dinner together, we talked about our
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upcoming family trip.

A. independent
B. subordinate

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I think it's A

Answer 3

"while we ate dinner together" is a dependent clause....its actually an adverb clause modifying " talked " and it cannot stand alone.

Answer 4

oops..a dependent clause is a subordinate clause and cannot stand alone.

Answer 5

So it's B?

Answer 6

yes...its B

Answer 7

An independent clause can stand alone...it makes a complete sentence.
A subordinate clause, or a dependent clause, cannot stand alone and does not make a complete sentence.

Answer 8

understand ?

Answer 9

Okay thanks!!!

Answer 10

glad to help :)

Answer 11

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