Which is the independent clause in the sentence?

The animals that live in tide pools must adapt to environmental extremes so that they can survive in the unusual habitat.

A.
the animals must adapt to environmental extremes

B.
so that they can survive

C.
that live in tide pools

D.
they can survive in the unusual habitat

Question

Which is the independent clause in the sentence? 

The animals that live in tide pools must adapt to environmental extremes so that they can survive in the unusual habitat.
 
 A.
the animals must adapt to environmental extremes
 
 B.
so that they can survive
 
 C.
that live in tide pools
 
 D.
they can survive in the unusual habitat

lovelyanna · Answer

I think A. 
"the animals must adapt to environmental extremes" is independent because it can stand alone. It contains a subject and a verb.

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks