A group of words that cannot stand on its own as a complete sentence is called a `____` clause.

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dependent

Explanation:

Dependent clauses must be joined with an independent clause to create a complete sentence. They cannot stand on their own as a complete sentence, and two dependent clauses joined together do not create a complete sentence.

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