What are the characteristics of an independent clause? select three options.
it contains a subject and a verb.
it expresses a complete thought.
it begins with a relative pronoun
it can stand alone as a complete sentence.
it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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The first, second, and fourth option from top to bottom

1.)  It contains a subject and a verb.

2.) It expresses a complete thought.

3.) It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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modal adverbs are used to modify specific verbs that consist of a linking verb (verb of being) and sometimes another verb. examples of modal verbs include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will and would.

modal auxiliary. an auxiliary verb characteristically used with other verbs to express mood, aspect, or tense. in english, the most common modal auxiliaries are can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, and would. also called modal .

it u understand what he thought at the time and let u know more about him then what third person would of known probably. hope this : )