identify the given clause:Something odd was happening all around the world.
Correct answer: B. Independent clause
- A. Subordinate clause
- B. Independent clause
- C. Dependent clause
- D. Relative clause
Explanation
Option B is correct. It is an independent clause because an independent clause can form a complete sentence on its own, containing a subject and a predicate. In the given clause, 'something odd' serves as the subject, while 'was happening all around the world' serves as the predicate, thus making it a complete thought.
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