What is a modifier?(1 point)
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a sentence that is missing an adjective
a sentence that is missing an adjective
a word or phrase that provides description
a word or phrase that provides description
a word that replaces a noun
a word that replaces a noun
a complete sentence
a word or phrase that provides description
Which term describes a group of words without a subject or a verb that cannot stand alone as a sentence?(1 point)
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dependent clause
dependent clause
phrase
phrase
dangling modifier
dangling modifier
modifier
phrase
Which characteristic describes an independent clause?(1 point)
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It expresses an incomplete thought.
It expresses an incomplete thought.
It expresses a complete thought.
It expresses a complete thought.
It cannot stand on its own.
It cannot stand on its own.
It has a supporting role in a sentence.
It expresses a complete thought.
Which element plays a supporting role in a sentence?(1 point)
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a complete thought
a complete thought
a dependent clause
a dependent clause
a relative pronoun
a relative pronoun
an independent clause