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.
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