A clause with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone is called a:
ASubstitute clause
BSubordinate clause
CCoordinate clause
DIndependent clause
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Subordinate clause
1. Like a main clause it has a subject and a verb.
2. Unlike a main clause it cannot stand on its own.
3. So it is a subordinate clause.
_Source: OpenStax Writing Guide with Handbook, Handbook._
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