Response:
Dependent/subordinate clause
Clarification:
Dependent or subordinate clauses cannot stand alone and need to be linked to an independent clause to have meaning. Moreover, they typically start with a subordinate conjunction, such as since, because, after and even though.
The alternative choices are incorrect because main and independent clauses convey a complete idea, and there is no gerund present to create a gerund phrase.
Answer: Examine the list of word parts. Which statement uses the underlined word appropriately?
A brief film will precede the discussion.
Explanation:
A brief film will precede the discussion.
The correct word to fill in the blank is 'tempting'.
