A group of words that contains a subject and verb ...

★ Independent/Dependent Clauses & Relative Clauses

“A group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.”

A. Independent clause

B. Dependent clause

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Do the bold words a dependent clause or independent clause?

While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the TV, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.

A. Dependent Clause

B. Independent Clause