Explain the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause.

A. A dependent clause is a type of clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence, whereas an independent clause is a type of clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

B. A dependent clause is a type of clause that is always placed before an independent clause, whereas an independent clause is a type of clause that is always placed after a dependent clause.

C. A dependent clause is a type of clause that is always longer than an independent clause, whereas an independent clause is a type of clause that is always shorter than a dependent clause.

D. A dependent clause depends on an independent clause to complete its meaning, whereas an independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.