Read the clause. During the long winter, the harsh restrictions provoked anger and outrage in the public. What is the best way to describe this clause?

The clause’s subject is “the harsh restrictions,” and its verb is “provoked.” Together, they express a complete thought: the restrictions provoked public anger and outrage. Therefore, it is an independent clause, making “It is independent because it expresses a complete thought” the best choice.

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