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Which sentence part can never stand alone?

AFull sentenc
BStatement o
CSubordinate
DMain clause
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Subordinate
1. A main clause makes sense by itself. 2. The other clause leans on it for meaning. 3. The subordinate clause cannot stand alone. 4. So the answer is subordinate. _Source: syllabus English Poorvi, Unit 2 'The Pot Maker'_
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