English question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB
Pick out the independent clause in the below sentence.
You need to complete your homework and then you can watch your favorite show
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
Both A and C
This sentence is a compound sentence, which means it is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (and).
Logical Breakdown
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
Clause 1: "You need to complete your homework"
Subject: You
Verb: need
Complete thought? Yes. This can stand alone as a simple sentence.
Clause 2: "you can watch your favorite show"
Subject: you
Verb: can watch
Complete thought? Yes. This also stands alone as a complete sentence.
Why B is Incorrect
B) then you can watch your favorite show: The word "then" in this context acts as a transition or adverb, but it is often part of the coordinating structure here. However, the core independent clause is simply "you can watch your favorite show." In many grammatical analyses, "then" is not considered a necessary part of the clause's structural "independence."
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
