Which of the following describes a dependent clause? includes a subject and verb but cannot stand alone as a complete thought includes verbs without any subjects or nouns to stand as a complete thought contains a subject and verb and can stand alone as a full thought contains a subject without a verb and can stand alone as a full thought which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? i want to go to sleep, but the little puppy wants to go outside. some people use social media every single day of their lives. because the monster jumped up without warning, the girl screamed. he and his friends went to the store, and she hung out at home.