alleryStart learning →An independent clause is also known by which other names?
ANoun or content clause
BRelative or adjective clause
CMain or matrix clause
DSubordinate or embedded clause
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Main or matrix clause
Traditional grammar calls an independent clause a main clause or a matrix clause.
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