Which of the following statements are true of an independent clause? (This question has more than one correct response; mark all that apply for full credit.) a. An independent clause must be connected to a dependent clause to complete its meaning. b. An independent clause may have smaller clauses, both dependent and independent, within it. c. An independent clause begins with either a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun. d. An imperative is an independent clause. e. Every complete sentence is an independent clause.