Question

Which words in this sentence are an independent clause?

Scientists have found traces of an ancient forest that once grew on an empty lot in New Jersey when the region had a tropical climate.

A.
when the region had a tropical climate

B.
on an empty lot in New Jersey

C.
Scientists have found traces of an ancient forest

D.
that once grew on an empty lot in New Jersey

Answer 1

I think it's B

Answer 2

An independent clause is a clause that expresses a complete thought. An independent clause has a subject and verb.

Answer 3

c?

Answer 4

I think B

Answer 5

Yes! @alexiselizabeth C. is correct and B is definitely wrong because it's not a complete thought.

Answer 6

thanks

Answer 7

C is the only one that can be a complete sentence

Answer 8

Great job.