Which of the following types of clauses cannot stand alone as a complete sentence? [#1315]

A dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, as it relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

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A dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, as it relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

The book is lying on the table.

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The book is lying on the table.

Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.

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Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.

Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic; it is likely also the country's largest city, following the decline in population of Aleppo due to the battle for the city. It is colloquially known in Syria as ash-Sham and titled the City of Jasmine.

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Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic; it is likely also the country's largest city, following the decline in population of Aleppo due to the battle for the city. It is colloquially known in Syria as ash-Sham and titled the City of Jasmine.

Socrates is renowned for his method of questioning, which probed assumptions and encouraged critical thinking. His famous statement "I know that I know nothing" reflects his humility and recognition of the limits of human knowledge.

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Socrates is renowned for his method of questioning, which probed assumptions and encouraged critical thinking. His famous statement "I know that I know nothing" reflects his humility and recognition of the limits of human knowledge.

Heart

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Heart

Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.

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Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.

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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.

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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.

Around 220 B.C.E., Qin Shi Huang, also called the First Emperor, united China. He masterminded the process of uniting the existing walls into one. At that time, rammed earth and wood made up most of the wall.

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Around 220 B.C.E., Qin Shi Huang, also called the First Emperor, united China. He masterminded the process of uniting the existing walls into one. At that time, rammed earth and wood made up most of the wall.

The conjunctions "neither" and "nor" are used to connect two negative statements, indicating that neither of the people knew the directions.

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The conjunctions "neither" and "nor" are used to connect two negative statements, indicating that neither of the people knew the directions.